Health

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“I compared myself to the children’s book ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ because of how caterpillars evolve into beautiful butterflies” – Butterfly Princess project supports people with disabilities

A woman who started an initiative to raise awareness of people with visible and non-visible disabilities will host a discussion […]

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“Unless you’re over 70, you’re not prioritised” – Salford patients struggle to see GPs face to face

Salford patients have described over month-long waiting times at their local GP practices and being denied in-person appointments, even after […]

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“Sweaty Mama is a place where you’re not isolated” – Mother-baby workout classes offer safe space for parents

Sweaty Mama is a parent-baby workout class aiming to offer mums a safe support network. Anna Holvey, leader of the […]

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“There are only 80 people in the world with her condition”– The Salford parents’ desperate plea for support for their daughter who suffers from a rare condition

Barbara ‘Babs’ Mason, from Irlam, suffers from a rare, life-limiting brain condition known as ‘Iron on the Brain’ (PLA2G6) or […]

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“Take a pill and you’ll be fine’ and that’s not always the case”- Transcend Studios offers free meditation classes

An Eccles wellbeing centre is offering free meditation and healing classes over Christmas.  Transcend Studios is run by Paulo Still […]

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“I was awake the whole time” – Man receives the first ever awake keyhole surgery at Salford Royal

Salford Royal hospital has pioneered keyhole surgery with a patient who was awake throughout the whole procedure. Oliver Moody, 26, […]

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“It allows everyone to be safe and it is not for us, it’s for everyone” – Salford’s reaction to the return of masks in shops and on public transport

Salford Now’s Courtney Davies went into Salford, asking Salfordians for their opinion on the comeback of mandatory wearing of masks […]

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“About 80 per cent of the women I’ve dealt with have been raped at some point in their life” – Salford domestic abuse survivors seek urgent help

Survivors of domestic abuse – which soared during lockdown – are being offered a lifeline to recovery in Salford. Salford […]

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“There is a broad spectrum so the jobs will be in all areas” – 100 new jobs created as £15 million Bridgewater Manor care centre opens in Worsley

A £15 million Bridgewater care home has been opened in Worsley, creating around 100 new jobs for residents. The three […]