Health

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Scarlet fever warning as infections threaten Salford schools

Salford parents are being warned that scarlet fever is on the rise across Greater Manchester. Children aged two to eight […]

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“They don’t really know how to use it” – Eccles-based project helping Pakistani community access GP services using smartphones

A project based in Eccles will introduce elderly members of the Pakistani community to the basics of using their smartphones.  […]

Sarah pictured in Salford Royal's changing place. 
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Disabled woman ‘forced to wait 13 hours’ for toilet at Salford Royal amid broken facilities

A disabled woman ‘forced to wait 13 hours’ for the toilet at Salford Royal has criticised the hospital for lack […]

Healthy Start allows families to buy fresh fruit, vegetables and milk
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ATTENTION SALFORD PARENTS: You must reapply for NHS Healthy Start vouchers, you may lose your support if you don’t!

The NHS Healthy Start voucher program is changing to a pre-paid card system, requiring families to reapply for the scheme […]

"Please help us keep our mum alive" - Salford woman continues fight for her life

“Please help us keep our mum alive” – Salford woman continues fight for her life

Fundraising is ongoing to help raise £30,000 to give lifesaving treatment to mum of three Penny. A Go Fund Me […]

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Free gardening workshop aims to grow plants… and interest

A wellbeing centre is launching a free gardening workshop in Salford, for those who share a passion for horticulture. Start […]

"As someone who has struggled personally, I am able to use that experience to inform and educate young people"- University of Salford Student proud to support local Youth Councillors' mental health

“As someone who has struggled personally, I am able to use that experience to inform and educate young people”- University of Salford Student proud to support local Youth Councillors’ mental health

Lauren Barclay, 23, was tasked with coordinating an engaging mental health event back in October, on behalf of local organisation […]

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“I’m lucky that I’ve lasted twice the average survival spans. But I’m still ambitious to be around when a successful drug is found” – A Salford man with MND on what this year has looked like for him

A year after a Salford resident completed his one thousand push-up challenge, he is now nil by mouth. John Edmondson’s […]