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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

Union advise DWP workers of their rights at Preston office amid coronavirus fears

The Guild Tower in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Staff working at the DWP offices in the Guild Centre say they are concerned about health and safety during the Covid-19 crisis. One member of staff was sent home from […]

4 years ago
No new deaths from coronavirus recorded on Sunday May 17 in Preston and South Ribble

A sign stating coronavirus had suspended work Pic: Joseph Gudgeon No deaths from coronavirus have been reported from Royal Preston and Chorley Hospitals today (Sunday May 17). Figures released by the NHS show the total number of people to have […]

4 years ago
UCLan turns over engineering buildings to produce PPE for the NHS

PPE and other equipment made by UCLan Pic: UCLan Preston’s university has given over its workshop facilities to helping the NHS. The University of Central Lancashire has produced more than 200 items of personal protective equipment and machine parts […]

4 years ago
Three more people die from Covid-19 as new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Preston and South Ribble

Government figures released today (Saturday May 16) show there have been four new confirmed cases of coronavirus in the areas covered by Preston City Council and South Ribble Borough Council. […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston North End players and staff donate Helping Hampers for those in need

A recipient of a Helping Hamper Pic: PNECET Elderly and vulnerable people around Preston are receiving surprise hampers from Preston North End. Helping Hampers is a joint initiative between the club and Preston North End Community and Education […]

4 years ago
Clinical coronavirus trials at Royal Preston Hospital see hundreds sign up

Blood tests taken during a clinical trial Pic: Pixabay Trials to find ways to treat Covid-19 at Royal Preston Hospital have seen more than 500 patients come forward to take part. Lancashire Teaching Hispitals is one of many hospitals […]

4 years ago
Six more people have died from coronavirus at Royal Preston and Chorley hospitals

Entrance to Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Blog Preston Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced six more people have died from coronavirus at hospitals in Preston and Chorley. The number of people to have died at Royal […]

4 years ago
Preston duo make short animation to comfort children during the pandemic

The view from Teri and Michael's apartment is featured in the animation A Preston duo have made a short animation to help children who have become anxious during the coronavirus pandemic. Route Nine Studios founders Teri Moran and Michael Jon Dawson are […]

4 years ago
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