Health

'We need to do something about this terrible disease' - Hundreds gather in Salford to raise money for The Christie

‘We need to do something about this terrible disease’ – Hundreds gather in Salford to raise money for The Christie

Over the weekend, more than 800 people took part in the 5k walk around the Salford Quays and MediaCityUK in […]

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Eccles Doctors Surgery holds Menopause advice sessions after extreme demand for support

A Doctors Surgery in Eccles has organised a social group for women to discuss the menopause and work to break […]

Salford mum of two kids with special educational needs, Lauren Thompsone. Image credit - Lauren Thompsone

“They are very, very valuable” – Mum-of-two praises Salford’s Special Education Needs campaign

A Salford mum-of-two has praised Salford’s ‘SpeakUp Holiday Countdown tips’ for Special Education Needs campaign, calling them ‘very valuable’. Lauren […]

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“Developing my own business has given me a real sense of purpose for the future”: Bowel cancer survivor turned entrepreneur celebrates 10 years cancer free

A Salford Bowel Cancer survivor has celebrated her fifth year running her own dog bed business. Carole Duck, 64, from […]

Children gather around mindfulness coach Jessica Walker

Mindfulness classes for young people in Salford to start at The Lowry

Mindfulness classes, involving calming activities, will be starting at The Lowry in March, running until June for school groups in Salford.

Dementia Support centre holds a dementia memorial service (Credit: Leanne Taylor)

Salford support centre holds dementia memorial service

A dementia support centre in Salford is hosting a memorial service featuring a ‘Tree of Remembrance’ and personalised baubles. Aspire’s […]

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“The comments breastfeeding women can get are appalling”- Salford charity working to tackle negative perceptions of breastfeeding

A Salford charity is working to support breastfeeding mothers and combat negative options on the practice. Breastfeeding is a legal […]