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Health news in Preston covering Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, GP practices and other health updates – as well as real-life features with those speaking out about health conditions

Decision to undertake tendering process for Withnell Health Centre criticised

Dr. Ann Robinson A competition will be run to decide the future of a Chorley village surgery which has been led by the same popular GP for more than a decade – amid […]

15 hours ago
Royal Preston Hospital’s life-saving work inspires Garstang footballer’s charity challenge

Isobel Miller. Pic: LTHTR Charity A team of former Garstang football players are raising money for the children’s fund at Lancashire Teaching Hospital. Joe Miller, 34, ex-centre half and former reserve team co-manager planned the […]

5 days ago
Oldest surviving member of Preston’s Windrush community celebrates 100th birthday

Jim with his wife Gwen. Pic: Preston Community Gateway The oldest surviving member of Preston’s Windrush community has turned 100. Jameson (Jim) St Valle, turned 100 years old this month, celebrating his birthday with family, friends and staff at […]

6 days ago
Winckley Square firm provides free period products for staff

Rachael Dagger at MHA. Pic: MHA A business accountancy office in Preston has made sustainable period products available to all staff. MHA Moore and Smalley, based on Winckley Square, have made the products available as part […]

7 days ago
Advertisement Advertisement New film exploring the work of Preston environmental charity

Members of Let's Grow Preston starred in the film. Pic: Locality A new film, exploring the work of an environmental charity, Let’s Grow Preston has been released. The film, created by Locality, looks at the work carried out by the charity […]

7 days ago
Free men’s health seminar being hosted at Preston’s university

Men's health public engagement seminar. Pic: UCLan A free seminar highlighting men’s health issues is being held at the University of Central Lancashire this Wednesday 13 March.  The public engagement seminar will cover issues specifically focusing on […]

1 week ago
Measles outbreak confirmed in Preston

Dr Sakthi Karunanithi is urging vaccination to stop the spread of measles Pic: Lancashire County Council Health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak has reached Preston. Lancashire’s director of public health has issued a statement following a rise of measles cases in England and the North […]

2 weeks ago
Celebrating Preston’s strong women for International Women’s Day

A photomontage of Pro-Fit's strong women Becca, Kate and Pat, and trainer Alanis To celebrate International Women’s Day we’re shining a light on some of Preston’s strong women with the help of personal training gym Pro-Fit. These inspirational members and trainer have transformed […]

2 weeks ago
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