Health

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“They told me the baby had no heartbeat” – a mother remembers her stillborn daughter this Christmas

A Salford-born mother was heartbroken when she lost her baby girl and is speaking out about the difficulty of Christmas for parents who lose babies.

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Salford couple import fairtrade superfoods from female cooperatives in Africa

Where our food comes from and its health benefits has become a big concern for many people. Now small Salford business Saco Trading is trying to help

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“It makes a big impact” Kidscan urges Salfordians to swap caffeine for charity

Salford based charity, Kidscan are urging coffee lovers to rethink their morning lattes and donate the money to charity instead […]

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“I don’t think enough places in Salford promote body positivity” – Is there enough body image support in Salford?

Body image issues are a concern for our mental health but is there enough support on the topic in Salford? […]

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Will displaying ‘exercise calories’ on food packaging tackle obesity in Salford?

New research has shown that displaying how much exercise people need to do in order to burn off calories, could […]

“No one knows what it is even though it is really important” - Greater Manchester selective mutism network launch aims to shed a light on the disorder

“No one knows what it is even though it is really important” – Greater Manchester selective mutism network launch aims to shed a light on the disorder

The Greater Manchester Selective Mutism Network was launched this month. Selective mutism is a term used when children who are […]

“If it means selling my house, I’ll do that” – Eccles resident hopes to raise £40,000 for life-changing surgery

“If it means selling my house, I’ll do that” – Eccles resident hopes to raise £40,000 for life-changing surgery

Eccles resident, Lee Barber has conceded he may have to sell his home in order fund a surgery that could cost up to £40,000.

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‘Strictly Come Prancing’ – Sodexo staff ‘prance’ around Salford Quays for Stop Hunger

Employees from the Salford branch of French company Sodexo have been raising money for Stop Hunger by prancing around Salford […]

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When is your local pharmacy open over the Christmas period?

Pharmacies in Salford will be operating during the Christmas period, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day to keep up with demand through the cold conditions.