Tag: Health

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Researcher to teach parents to deal with kids affected by alcoholic pregnancies

A researcher from the University is developing a training programme for parents and carers of people with alcohol foetal spectrum […]

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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 […]

“I couldn’t walk more than 20 minutes, now I can run a mile”  Salford Bungee Class has members jumping for joy

“I couldn’t walk more than 20 minutes, now I can run a mile” Salford Bungee Class has members jumping for joy

An unusual exercise class in Worsley is giving people with bone conditions a new lease of life. Bungee cord fitness […]

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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.

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“We want to give all Salford residents the opportunity to cycle ” Salford cycling project encourages residents to get on their bike

Salford cycling projects, are finding funds to expand its route to Walkden, the route is set to start in the second month of 2020.

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“No one should have to wait nearly eight months to be seen” Salford patients face increased wait times for mental health appointments

Patients on Mental health waiting lists are being left in limbo whilst they wait for their first appointment.

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Salford could lose out on £208,000,000 due to Government under-funding

A new app allegedly shows that NHS services in Salford could suffer up to £208,000,000 of under-funding by 2023 due to budgets […]