Health

"Don't suffer in silence" - former firefighter uses own experiences in mental health course

“Don’t suffer in silence” – former firefighter uses own experiences in mental health course

Mental Health First Aid course providing training from specialists to teach people to recognise the warning signs of mental health and how to approach this is being held in Eccles.

Wood Street Mission helping "cold and hungry" children in Salford

Wood Street Mission helping “cold and hungry” children in Salford

Wood Street Mission say that many families in Salford still struggle to buy their child a school uniform, among other factors of poverty.

Faith leaders encourage Salford locals to take up 40-day Lent challenge

Faith leaders encourage Salford locals to take up 40-day Lent challenge

Faith leaders in Salford and Greater Manchester have been talking about how Christians can participate and celebrate the importance of Lent.

"2,070 people in Salford are living with glaucoma" - why it's vital to book your eye test

“2,070 people in Salford are living with glaucoma” – why it’s vital to book your eye test

Mahmoud Moustafa, clinical director at Specsavers in Salford, stresses the importance of regular eye tests to prevent eye condition, Glaucoma.

"This is just the start" - Langworthy Reds tackle stigma of mental health problems

“This is just the start” – Langworthy Reds tackle stigma of mental health problems

After losing one of their own nearly six years ago, local rugby club Langworthy Reds have decided to face the stigma that is mental health.