Health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr Alan Price conducting FASD research (Credit: Sophie Rumsby)

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

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

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

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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“We can start to feel anticipation of the darker days ahead” – Salford charity to host mental health sessions during the festive season

Mind in Salford are set to host five free online sessions over the festive period to support people’s mental health […]

The big pink bus hits Manchester to raise awareness of breast screening.
Pictured at Eastlands ASDA.
PIC shows Margo Cornish (Campaign Founder) with scissors with volunteers.

‘BooBees’ bus encourages Salfordians to get checked for breast cancer

A bright pink bus has visited Salford to combat low levels of breast cancer screening. The eye-catching vehicle was parked […]

Mums doing baby massage at 'Peace at Last'

Yoga sessions mean ‘Peace at Last’ for mothers in Salford

New yoga sessions for mothers and their babies in Worsley are beginning in November and December.   Baby yoga at […]