“People know about my mental health but I don’t really talk about it”: Salford men turn to Irlam’s Lads Den to talk about mental health

By Thomas Ridley 7th December 2022 Health, Irlam, News 0 comments

An Irlam-based organisation is giving men the chance to talk about their mental health through weekly meetings. Irlam’s Lads Den, which […]

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Great Ormond Street fundraiser to cycle to Salford City stadium

By Grace Donohoe 6th December 2022 Health, News 0 comments

A dad of two is set to stop off at Salford City Stadium on a cycling challenge to raise money […]

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“It’s for a great cause and a fantastic thing to do”: Runners dress as Santa to raise money for cancer treatments

By Ruby Sturgess 6th December 2022 Community, Health 0 comments

Students and staff from the University of Salford took part in a Santa-themed run today to help raise money for […]

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Eccles dancer encourages locals to “exercise in disguise” with a fun gym alternative

By MadelineAndrews 1st December 2022 Community, Eccles, Eccles, Health 6 comments

A new dance class is being held in Eccles’ Rainbow Community Centre with hopes of encouraging enjoyable exercise. Dance:X has […]

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Salford health groups hosts Christmas-themed advice and feedback sessions

By Joseph Hatton 29th November 2022 Community, Health, News 0 comments

A Salford health group is urging residents to share feedback on local health and social services through a series of […]

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Man diagnosed with stage-four cancer becomes volunteer dining companion at Salford Royal

By Lauren Coulson 28th November 2022 Health 4 comments

A man still receiving treatment for an aggressive stage-four cancer has become a volunteer dining companion at Salford Royal Hospital Mike Atkinson, […]

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Salford man to complete 24hr treadmill challenge after Dad becomes paralysed in freak accident

By Simone Harrison 23rd November 2022 Health 0 comments

A man from Salford is set to endure a 24hr treadmill run to raise money for a charity which supported […]

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“I’m parenting a child with an invisible disease” Salford University’s ‘groundbreaking’ research into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

By Sophie Rumsby 22nd November 2022 Health, News 0 comments

The University of Salford has received £400,000 for research into children who were affected by their mother drinking whilst pregnant. 

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“The majority of people I went to rehab with died of addiction”: Recovering Salford addict sets up floral workshop to help women in recovery

By Evie Jessop 21st November 2022 Business, Community, Health, Little Hulton 0 comments

A recovering addict is offering free floral workshops in Salford to help other women in recovery and undergoing hardships around […]

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Male victims of domestic abuse urged to seek help ahead of International Men’s Day

By Simone Harrison 18th November 2022 Education, Health 0 comments

Salford-based male victims of domestic abuse are being urged to reach out ahead of International Men’s Day (19th November). The […]

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