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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

Preston’s coronavirus infection rate now second-highest in Lancashire

The coronavirus testing site at Preston Markets Pic: Tony Worrall Preston has seen 64 new daily coronavirus cases for Wednesday (7 October). The infection rate for the city has stayed above 300, and is now the second-highest in Lancashire. The […]

4 years ago
Fulwood woman helping stressed schoolchildren with yoga and mindfulness

Sarah Smith-Sergeant Breathe Education. Pic: Breath Education Sarah Smith-Sergeant, who founded Breathe Education, a school yoga specialist is encouraging children to get involved. Sarah is urging schools across Lancashire to get involved in a range of courses […]

4 years ago
Preston’s coronavirus infection rate goes above 300 for first time

Coronavirus testing at Moor Park Pic: Donna Clifford The infection rate for coronavirus in Preston has jumped above the 300 mark for the first time. Preston had the most new cases in Lancashire in the seven days up […]

4 years ago
Preston’s coronavirus testing sites at Market Hall and Moor Park to be stood down

The coronavirus testing site at Preston Markets Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s coronavirus testing sites are to be changed up over the next week. Lancashire Resilience Forum (LRF) has confirmed the plans for how those with coronavirus symptoms will be able […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Royal Preston Hospital launch initiative to support parents with infant crying

A crying baby Pic: Pixabay The maternity team at Royal Preston Hospital has launched a new programme to support parents and care givers with practical support and safe coping strategies for when a baby/infant is […]

4 years ago
Covid-19 testing site opens in Leyland

NHS Covid-19 local test centre in the council's Civic Centre car park on West Paddock, Leyland A new NHS Covid-19 test centre has been opened in Leyland this week. The site, located at the South Ribble Borough Council’s headquarters at the Civic Centre, opened on Sunday […]

4 years ago
109 new Covid-19 cases in Preston as Public Health England explains data delay

A sign at former community coronavirus testing centre in Preston Pic: Donna Clifford Preston saw 109 new cases of coronavirus confirmed during Sunday (4 October). However, Public Health England has issued a statement to clarify the latest surge in cases. A technical issue […]

4 years ago
Lime Bar Lounge in Penwortham closes doors temporarily due to coronavirus cases

Lime Bar in Penwortham Pic: Andrew Livesey A bar in Penwortham has decided to voluntarily close for a fortnight after two staff tested positive for coronavirus. Lime Bar Lounge in Liverpool Road said it was ‘putting the […]

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