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
Croston brothers ride to Anfield in tribute to father after bladder cancer deathCroston brothers Ethan and Aidan Banks scored the equivalent of a wonder goal when they cycled the 100km from the village to Anfield, home of their late dad Shaun’s beloved […]
8 months ago New Royal Preston Hospital ‘preferred site’ identifiedLancashire NHS leaders have identified the two sites where they want the new Royal Preston Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary to be built, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can […]
8 months ago Two key Royal Preston Hospital units to receive £15m upgradeTwo key units that support the urgent and emergency care service at the Royal Preston Hospital are getting a £15m upgrade. A cash injection to boost NHS capacity, which was […]
8 months ago Royal Preston Hospital’s lung surgeon and team up for national awardA pioneering lung surgeon is among the nominations for a health award. Dr Mohammed Munavvar is one of those on the shortlist from across dozens of NHS trusts in the […]
8 months ago Advertisement Advertisement South Ribble organisations urged to respond to new £1m defibrillator fundSouth Ribble organisations and community groups are being urged to express an interest in a government initiative to expand the installation of defibrillators. The Department of Health and Social Care […]
8 months ago Avanti West Coast worker helps highlight early menopauseA Preston woman has been helping her colleagues talk openly about the menopause. Hellen Briscoe was diagnosed with perimenopause at the age of 37 and approached Avanti West Coast about […]
8 months ago Garstang teacher goes the extra mile for Rosemere Cancer FoundationWith a three-year-old son and twin one-year-old daughters plus a job as a PE teacher, Jenna Shepherd is hardly ever off her feet but still found the time and energy […]
8 months ago Memorial garden to Covid victims and organ donors at Royal Preston HospitalA memorial garden to those who lost loved ones to Covid has opened at Royal Preston Hospital. It is also in memory of those who donated their organs after passing […]
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