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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

How Proud Preston People have been surviving lockdown

Maija Ozolina Pic: Garry Cook A Preston photographer has collected portraits and stories from people in the city affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Garry Cook’s project, Proud Preston People, features a diverse range of experiences that […]

4 years ago
‘Concern’ as lack of public toilets in Preston city centre affects disabled people, families and more

An accessible toilet Pic: Chris Keller from Pixabay As Preston city centre slowly comes back to life after lockdown, one key facility is missing – the public toilet. While toilets are available at Preston Market Hall and the […]

4 years ago
Funding boost ensures extra support for Preston victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence

Domestic abuse and sexual violence services in Preston will benefit from a share of a £500,000 funding boost from the Ministry of Justice. Secured by Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner […]

4 years ago
Preston’s university epilepsy support services praised by national charity

UCLan has received Epilepsy Friendly status The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been recognised by a national charity for its support for students living with epilepsy. Young Epilepsy has awarded the University ‘Epilepsy Friendly’ accreditation […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Farington resident donates doll to help raise funds for maternity units at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

nurse ragdoll created by Judy Quin A charity that supports babies and mothers in maternity units at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has launched a new competition to help raise much-needed funds. Baby Beat are encouraging members of […]

4 years ago
Four new coronavirus deaths announced at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals on Thursday June 25

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced four new deaths from coronavirus. The deaths can sometimes take a little time to be recorded and are not all from the […]

4 years ago
No new deaths or confirmed cases of coronavirus in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley on Tuesday June 23

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FoundationTrust, which operates Royal Preston and Chorley hospitals, did report any deaths from coronavirus on Tuesday June 23. The total number of people to have died from the […]

4 years ago
Virtual balloon race raises money for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity staff with their balloons. A virtual balloon race is set to take place on Friday 3 July to raise vital funds for the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity, which supports patients of Royal Preston and Chorley […]

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