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
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 […]
4 years ago ‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Teenager stabbed in the back in a Fulwood park shares her story to fight knife crimeA teenager who was stabbed in the back in a Fulwood play area is sharing her story to warn others about the dangers of knife crime. Eve Cross, 19, says […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston care homes supported by healthcare students during COVID-19 pandemicHealth and care students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are helping to provide vital support to care homes across the city as they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
4 years ago Preston will ‘Light It Blue’ to celebrate the 72nd Birthday of the NHSThe Harris and Preston Markets will be lit blue on Sunday (5 July) to mark the 72nd birthday of the NHS. Organised by Preston City Council, the lighting of the […]
4 years ago Play areas in Preston’s parks to reopen as lockdown restrictions easePlay areas in many of Prestonās parks will start to reopen from today (Saturday 4 July) as the government continues to ease lockdown restrictions. Avenham Park, Moor Park, Ashton Park […]
4 years ago Royal Preston Hospital commemorates lives lost during COVID-19 pandemicLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is thanking its staff and the local community for their support and compassion during recent months. On Sunday 5Ā July, the NHS will mark its […]
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