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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

Preston Wellfest to hold drop-in event to mark Men’s Health Week

A Preston well-being network has invited residents to a drop-in event to raise awareness of men’s health issues and encourage people to come forward if they need help. The Preston […]

2 years ago
Fuel poverty charity begins work on damp homes in Fishwick

A national fuel poverty charity has started work on Fishwick houses that have suffered from dampness and mould for the last nine years. National Energy Action has launched the project […]

2 years ago
Penwortham man to climb Snowdon after beating prostate cancer

Robin Campbell will be taking part in a hiking challenge for Prostate Cancer Research This month a Preston resident will be climbing Snowdon in aims of raising funds for Prostate cancer research to increase survival rates and improve quality of life for men with […]

2 years ago
Nintendo Switch devices donated to children at Royal Preston Hospital

Martha Kidd (11) of Eccleston, enjoying some screen time while on the Children's Ward at the Royal Preston Hospital, playing a game donated by Get Well Gamers UK Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity has received a donation of game cartridges for Nintendo Switch devices and other consoles. The cartridges, worth approximately £150, were gifted to the trust charity’s Children’s […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston resident raises awareness of brain injuries through new book

Photo Credit: Rory Southworth. Nathan Shoesmith author of new book 'Brain Injuries: Our Hidden Journeys' A Preston resident has published a new book providing insight into the real lives and journeys of acquired brain injury survivors. Launched on Action for Brain Injury week, Brain Injuries: […]

2 years ago
Preston named in UK’s top ten most dangerous cycling cities

Two cyclists on the road Preston is the sixth most dangerous UK city to cycle in, according to new research. Personal injury lawyers Claims.co.uk scraped over 12,000 cycling routes from a reputable cycling network site. They then […]

2 years ago
Ribbleton pharmacy blames rising costs and Brexit for medication shortages

Imaan Healthcare's Miller Road Pharmacy Pic: Google A Ribbleton pharmacy has spoken out about how the nationwide medication shortage is affecting patients and staff. Pharmacists at Imaan Healthcare in Miller Road have been struggling to obtain stock […]

2 years ago
Fulwood woman’s loved ones set up foundation for suicide prevention in young people

Mary O'Gara Loved ones of Fulwood woman Mary O’Gara have set up a non-profit organisation in her memory. The Mary O’Gara Foundation is dedicated to suicide prevention in young people. Since Mary’s […]

2 years ago
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