Health

"It's now almost impossible to be a natural born Salfordian." - Salford MP fights for the return of birth centre

“It’s now almost impossible to be a natural born Salfordian.” – Salford MP fights for the return of birth centre

Salford mothers have raised concerns alongside MP Rebecca Long-Bailey over having to go outside the city to give birth to […]

Miss Amber Jones looking at a blood test card with staff.

“First in the North West”- Salford primary school take part in diabetes screening research

Pupils at a Broughton primary school are taking part in diabetes screening research to identify those at higher risk of […]

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Third of young Salford children suffering with rotting teeth as dentists call for urgent action

A third of Salford children under five are suffering from tooth decay as dentists call for urgent action to stem […]

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Salford mum who used dance to overcome PND starts class to help others

A Salford choreographer who used dance to overcome postnatal depression, has set up a class to help people who are […]

Images provided by National Literacy Trust with press release on launch of Salford scheme

“These people saved my life. They are heroes.” Patient thanks Salford NHS staff for rescuing him from crash

A motorcyclist who suffered life-changing injuries in a head-on collision with a van which left him close to death has […]

"A heart attack can happen anywhere, even in Coronation Street" - ITV raise awareness for cardiac arrest

“A heart attack can happen anywhere, even in Coronation Street” – ITV raise awareness for cardiac arrest

This weekend Coronation Street broke its usual formatting to raise awareness of heart disease and cardiac arrest in the UK. […]

Scabies rash credit: NHS

GPs warn students as ‘very infectious’ scabies cases spike across north of England

GPs are reporting a huge surge in cases of a ‘very infectious’ skin condition, particularly in the north of England.  […]

"Every week I look forward to it" - Salford's new music café sees success after just 10 days

“Every week I look forward to it” – Salford’s new music café sees success after just 10 days

Just 10 days after the first event, Age UK Salford’s music café has been hailed “a marvellous success”. The new […]

Salford Royal Hospital host surprise birthday for 90-year-old volunteer

Salford Royal Hospital host surprise birthday for 90-year-old volunteer

Salford Royal Hospital hosted a surprise 90th birthday celebration for one of their extraordinary volunteers.  The party that had plenty […]