Health

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One in four year 6 children in Salford classified as obese

One in four children in their final year of primary school in Salford is obese, new figures have revealed. Data […]

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Salford MP hails scrapping of £318 fee for domestic abuse survivors

Survivors of domestic abuse will no longer have to pay to keep their address private when applying for insolvency support, […]

An evening of spirituality raising money for domestic abuse survivors will take place in Swinton this December.

Spiritual connection night to raise funds for Salford domestic abuse charity

A night of guided meditation and spiritual connection will take place next month in Swinton to raise money for a […]

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“It brings us back to when we were 21” – How walking football in Salford is giving players a new lease of life

With football being the phenomenon it is, it comes as no surprise that walking football is so popular amongst those […]

"If someone is in that situation they know they are not alone" - Heads up Gentlemen to start suicide prevention walks

“If someone is in that situation they know they are not alone” – Heads up Gentlemen to start suicide prevention walks

Salford based mental health group Heads up Gentlemen will be starting suicide prevention walks in a bid to help those […]

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Salford charity hosts Halloween Fear Fair to support men’s mental health

A free Halloween event is being held by a men’s mental health charity in Salford.  Heads Up Gentleman, based in […]

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Salford’s new women’s support group provides “support and a shoulder to cry on”

A Salford community group providing support and guidance for women struggling with their mental health has launched in Walkden. The […]

One-to-one dementia support sessions on offer at Salford Shopping Centre

One-to-one dementia support sessions on offer at Salford Shopping Centre

Free drop-in sessions for people affected by dementia are being offered by a Salford bank. The Nationwide bank in Salford […]

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More than 18,000 Salford residents get moving as Beat the Street enters final week

Salford residents have been walking, cycling, running and scooting their way to fitness as Beat the Street Salford enters its […]

Aawaabs law has been introduced across Salford and the UK.

New law on damp and mould in rented accommodation comes into force

Landlords in Salford will be forced to investigate reports of damp and mould in social housing within strict deadlines after […]