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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

Group takes on Guild Wheel to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy UK

Arriving at the finish line was a big relief for the group after a rainy 8 hours. A group of girls recently completed a challenge to walk the full Guild Wheel to raise money to Muscular Dystrophy UK. Allanah Ellithorne, 25, was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at […]

4 years ago
New policy for supported tenancies announced following public consultation

The service sees the elderly, those with learning disabilities and other conditions given a safe place to live and support A new way of reviewing supported tenancies for people with additional needs has been agreed by Lancashire County Council’s cabinet. The new policy, which aims to increase the occupancy in […]

4 years ago
New Longton manā€™s 25 day 25 push up challenge with a difference

Mark on the second day of his challenge. A man from New Longton has completed the social media 25 push ups for 25 days challenge in an inventive way, raising money for Lancashire Mind. Mark Watson decided to […]

4 years ago
Ramona’s joy as she completes 100 Cuerden Valley parkruns in 100 days for charity

Ramona has a well-deserved lie down after completing her 100th parkrun in 100 days A Clayton-le-Woods woman has completed 100 parkruns in 100 days to raise funds for homeless charity Shelter. Ramona Joy Mulligan started the challenge on 1 April, just after lockdown began, […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston residents asked to contribute views to SEND consultation

Parents, children and young people are being given the opportunity to share their views about school provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in […]

4 years ago
Fulwood family thanks local hospice for vital support during lockdown

A Fulwood family says the valuable support they receive from St Catherineā€™s Hospice befriender service is appreciated now more than ever. The charity based in Lostock Hall runs the service […]

4 years ago
Bakery firm donates giant Bourbon biscuits to Preston cancer patients

Bako North Western has donated giant bourbon biscuits which will be given to Rosemere patients. Hundreds of biscuits have been donated to cancer patients in Preston. Bako North Western gifted the 40 cases of individually wrapped giant Bourbon biscuits to Rosemere Cancer Foundation. The Preston-based […]

4 years ago
County Council hands over responsibility for stairlifts to Preston City Council

Preston City Council will organise a contract for stairlifts and other lifting equipment. Preston City Council will be undertaking a new contract to organise stairlifts and other lifting equipment through the Disabled Facilities Grant. The council says it is hoping to absorb the impact […]

4 years ago
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