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
Preston man who lost his girlfriend to MND is on a fundraising mission
A Preston man is planning a fundraising mission just months after his girlfriend died from Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Chris Duddy lost his girlfriend of 16 years, Keli, to the […]
An Ingol couple is collecting chocolate bars to give to the children’s ward at Royal Preston Hospital. Jasmine and John Lovatt have organised the collection as a way to give […]
A Leyland woman has created an experience to provide joy and smiles to those living with dementia. Emily Tyler is behind the ‘A Good Day’ project, which uses gift boxes […]
Christmas is a joyous occasion for many but it can also be a time of loneliness or hardship for others. It’s for this reason that Preston Samaritans will be open […]
A University of Central Lancashire professor has received a prestigious award for her work in the university and the local community to help patients with cystic fibrosis. Professor Janice Abbott […]
More than 50 people who use Lancashire County Council’s adult care services celebrated Christmas early with a special party. The party was for older people who are at risk of […]
A Higher Penwortham woman has been recognised as Pharmacy Technician of the Year by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK. Award winner Sarah Green has worked as a pharmacy technician […]
A charity for women living with endometriosis is looking for co-leaders to set up a support group in Preston. The condition affects up to one in ten women and causes […]