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
The Foxton Centre receives grant to help Preston’s rough sleepersThe Foxton Centre in Avenham has received a grant to purchase essential items for rough sleepers. The charity appealed to the Morrisons Foundation in the immediate aftermath of the Covid-19 […]
4 years ago Lancashire councillors criticise government for ‘lack of financial help’ in fight against Covid-19Labour councillors from Lancashire County Council are accusing the government of failing to ‘live up to promises’ in funding councils in their fight against Covid-19. Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet was […]
4 years ago Preston beauty spots to star in new Love from Lancashire charity calendarBeauty spots from around Preston and South Ribble are set to feature in a new Love from Lancashire calendar. Mental health charity Lancashire Mind decided to create the calendar after […]
4 years ago Prestonians urged to help with Covid-19 test and trace programmeA recruitment drive is underway across Preston by Lancashire County Council for the Covid-19 test and trace programme. LCC is looking for Community Swabbers to carry out the tests, and […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Retired Penwortham GB Para Athlete leading the way for disability awarenessA Penwortham retired GB Para Athlete is leading the way against disability discrimination to break down the barriers of disability. Claire Buckle, who competed for England and GB in shot […]
4 years ago In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week, August 1 to 7A lot has happened in Preston over the last seven days. The home library service has resumed across the city, a £5,000 donation has been made to the NHS, and […]
4 years ago Virtual Preston Caribbean Carnival postponed due to Covid-19The Preston Caribbean Carnival team has announced the postponement of its Virtual Carnival, which had been set to take place on Sunday 9 August. The event – usually held at […]
4 years ago Longridge and South Ribble are not included in the Preston local lockdownAfter the announcement today of a government enforced local lockdown from midnight, many people in and around Preston are concerned about whether the lockdown will affect their household. The local […]
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