Health

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“Be Bright” – Manchester Road Runners provide safety tips

With running safety being more important than ever, Chris Rider and John Cooper from The Manchester Road Runners have given […]

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“Covid-19 destroyed the system” – Plan B Covid restrictions could once again affect restaurants in Salford

Restaurants around Salford could be affected by Boris Johnson’s new restriction due to the Omicron variant. Prime Minister Boris Johnson […]

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“This will have an effect on many people in Salford”- Government changes rules on personal care

Salford residents could be disadvantaged under the government’s planned changes to the social care cap rules. From 2023 no one […]

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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, […]