Health

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Specialist mental health service launched for students in and around Manchester

A new specialist NHS service in Greater Manchester will provide Salford university students with the help they need to overcome significant mental illness. Mayor of […]

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150 more beds and helipad included in £50m Salford Royal hospital renovation

Renovations costing more than £50 million are set to expand Salford Royal Hospital by 150 patient beds and create a […]

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“We’re incorporating Christmas and dementia into one lovely night”- Alzheimer’s Christmas carol concert

The Alzheimer’s Society is hosting a Christmas carol concert at Salford Cathedral on December 4. Danielle Freeman, community fundraiser for […]

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New mental health service set to “change lives” of struggling students

Students struggling with mental health issues have been handed a boost thanks to a new initiative at Salford University. The […]

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Salford Royal welcomes world-leading Parkinson’s consultant

Parkinson’s Disease specialist Dr Monty Silverdale will share his expertise in a public talk at Salford Royal Hospital. Dr Silverdale, […]

"It's okay to say that you are having a bad day and need a little bit more support" Salford charity offers mental health training

“It’s okay to say that you are having a bad day and need a little bit more support” Salford charity offers mental health training

A Salford based charity, Mind in Salford, is offering mental health training to the public to further awareness of people […]

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“It’s just lovely, you don’t really expect it” – Prehab4Cancer Programme Manager wins 2019 Greater Manchester Mayor Award.

Kirsty Rowlinson-Groves, who delivers the Prehab4Cancer programme through Salford Community Leisure, was named the winner of the Greater Manchester Mayor […]

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Survivors share their stories amid Salford heart disease epidemic

A local charity is offering survivors of heart problems life changing support. Early deaths from heart disease are 40 per […]

Salford plays host to Movember events across this month

Salford plays host to Movember events across this month

During November, men across the country have adorned their faces with moustaches to show support for the ‘Movember’ movement. Movember […]