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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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

The Hamilton Davies Trust- The building where the Lads Den takes place

“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

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

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