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 Wellfest returns to Flag Market ahead of World Mental Health DayPreston’s Flag Market is due to host a wellbeing event during Saturday. The focus will be on mental health as more than 30 organisations attend across the Preston Wellfest. The […]
7 months ago New permanent boss of Royal Preston Hospital named and expected to start after winter rushThe trust that runs the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals has named its new chief executive. Silas Nicholls will take up the top job at Lancashire Teaching […]
7 months ago Preston households with low incomes and health condition could receive warm homes fundingAll the details on every health or life condition considered to be eligible along with the maximum gross household income that's allowed to access the funding to help improve homes in the city for fuel efficiency.
7 months ago Mill Bank Wellbeing Centre marks 30 years of supporting Preston families in crisisMill Bank Wellbeing Centre has marked 30 years of supporting for homeless families in crisis. The service, provided by Places for People, helps families overcome the barriers to living life in […]
7 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Mother and daughter providing gifts to Royal Preston Hospital cancer patientsA mother and daughter duo are helping to make life for cancer patients better at Royal Preston Hospital. Laura Mellor, 34, is living with cancer herself and has teamed up […]
7 months ago Looking at air quality in Preston as Council confirms no plans to introduce ULEZPreston City Council says there are no plans to introduce an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in the city. ULEZ aims to help improve air quality by reducing the number of […]
7 months ago Royal Preston Hospital gets gym refitNew gym equipment has been put in place at Royal Preston Hospital. Partly funded by a grant of £15,228 from the NHS Charities Together the gym was refitted and will […]
7 months ago Royal Preston Hospital receives upgraded skin cancer detecting kitUpgraded dermatocopes have been bought to help spot skin cancers earlier. Following a donation of £3,382 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation the hand-held devices are now being used by specialist skin […]
7 months ago Most Discussed