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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

Maggie and Bea were born at 29 weeks and are now thriving

Laura with Maggie and Bea - a year on and they are doing really well Pic: Baby Beat Appeal Laura Beardmore tells of how Maggie and Bea were born early weighing the same as a bag of sugar - and are now happy and healthy twins. She and her partner Tom took on the Cross Bay Walk to raise money for Baby Beat to say thank you.

6 months ago
Cancer service at Royal Preston Hospital achieves highest ever patient rating

Some of the team from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals cancer care team at the HSJ Awards where they were recognised Pic: LTH NHS Foundation Trust The Rosemere Cancer Centre team were also recognised in the Health Service Journal Awards as they reached new levels of patient ratings in a national survey.

6 months ago
35 new medical places opened up at University of Central Lancashire

Two doctors performing surgery Pic: Pixabay 35 new medical places have been opened up at the University of Central Lancashire. The Government has now increased the university’s student place allocation from 15 to 50 to help […]

7 months ago
Preston Wellfest returns to Flag Market ahead of World Mental Health Day

A view across the Flag Market Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’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
Advertisement Advertisement New permanent boss of Royal Preston Hospital named and expected to start after winter rush

Royal Preston Hospital Emergency Department Pic: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The 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 funding

A bitterly cold morning in Preston on Thursday 11 February Pic: Tony Worrall All 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 crisis

Mill Bank Wellbeing Centre marks its 30th anniversary Mill 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
Mother and daughter providing gifts to Royal Preston Hospital cancer patients

Janet Smith and Laura Mellor Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation A 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
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