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Twelve years old and struggling with alcohol and drug misuse: 'I would wake up vomiting and then carrying on drinking'

Twelve years old and struggling with alcohol and drug misuse: ‘I would wake up vomiting and then carrying on drinking’

By the time time she was 12, Salford schoolgirl Maleeka was taking drugs and getting drunk. Now at the age […]

Salford is ninth most deprived local authority in England for mental health

Salford is ninth most deprived local authority in England for mental health

Tomorrow is ‘World Mental Health Day’. This year’s theme focuses on young people’s mental health in a changing environment.

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Salford’s PaperWeight Armband invention saving lives from malnutrition

Age UK Salford is celebrating as the roll out of its PaperWeight Armband is set to save thousands of elderly people and others from malnutrition.

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Residents with alcohol problems in Salford now highest in the UK

A report by Manchester City Council earlier this year showed that Greater Manchester, including Salford, is one of the worst areas in the country for problems relating to alcohol.

Salford expert calls for ban on Freakshakes containing up to 39 teaspoons of sugar

Salford expert calls for ban on Freakshakes containing up to 39 teaspoons of sugar

Freakshakes and milkshakes containing more than 300 calories identified as having excessive calories by Salford University nutritionist, Dr Anna Robins.