Health

Natasha Paylor at AFROcentrics C-Group. Image credit - Sophie Rumsby.

“It’s freedom giving” – Salford group aims to teach black women how to safely manage their hair

A Salford group is teaching black women how to properly care for their natural hair. On a mission to educate, […]

Volunteers: Brenda, Dot,  Lynne, and housekeeper Brian Cogswell. Credit: North Care Alliance

Senior hospital volunteers complete 230 hours of service helping patients with risk of malnutrition

At the Salford Royal Hospital, three senior women nicknamed “The Three Wednesday Girls” have given 230 hours as dining companions, […]

Beverly at Reach Out: Start to End Suicide event 2022

Salford Politicians have shown their support for the annual Suicide Prevention Vigil

The Salford-based suicide prevention charity, Reach Out: Start to End Suicide, held a vigil on Saturday (8th October) in memory of those […]

REACH OUT: Start to end suicide. Last year's procession. Credit: Dennis Baldwin

“We are trying to save lives” – Hundreds to attend suicide remembrance procession as economic crisis takes severe toll on mental health

Reach Out: Start to end suicide’s procession is due to happen tomorrow, celebrating the lives of those lost to suicide […]

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University of Salford cuts ties with Edenfield Centre mental health hospital amid ‘bullying and abuse’ investigation

The University of Salford has cut ties with the Edenfield Centre mental health hospital after allegations of patients being ‘humiliated’ […]

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“There are a lot of shortages in the NHS and I think we can do something better” – Chronic back pain support comes to Salford

A private health clinic is expecting longer NHS waiting times to boost demand for its courses for patients suffering with […]