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 UKA 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 consultationA 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 manās 25 day 25 push up challenge with a differenceA 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 charityA 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 consultationParents, 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 lockdownA Fulwood family says the valuable support they receive from St Catherineās 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 patientsHundreds 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 CouncilPreston 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 […]
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