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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 mark Suicide Prevention Day at Preston Bus Station

Inside Preston Bus Station Pic: Tony Worrall Friday, 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day, and the theme this year is ‘Creating Hope Through Action.’ Preston Wellfest will be holding an event from 11am-3pm on Friday 10 […]

3 years ago
18 areas of Preston and South Ribble have seen a rise in Covid cases in the seven days leading up to 1 September

Latest Covid stats map. 18 places in Preston and South Ribble have seen an increase in coronavirus cases in the week leading up to 1 September. These areas include Ingol, St George’s and Walton-le-Dale. […]

3 years ago
Unemployed over 50’s across Preston invited to four-week programme to help with mental health and job prospects

Lancashire Mind, the mental health charity, has launched a new self-development course for residents within the Preston area who are over 50 and currently unemployed. The free four-week programme aims […]

3 years ago
Preston disability charity founder shortlisted for female entrepreneur award

Christine with her son James The founder of Preston disability charity Skiggle has been shortlisted for one of the North West’s most prestigious business awards celebrating female entrepreneurs.  Christine Singleton has been named as one of six […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Over 100,000 hours of time given by volunteers to Preston and Lancashire’s vaccination programme

Local volunteers have collectively donated over 100,000 hours of their time to support Lancashire and South Cumbria’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, which a huge milestone for the region which is helping […]

3 years ago
Prestonians urged to get their flu jab at a community pharmacy this winter

A vaccination being given Pic: Pixabay As flu season approaches, Miller Road Pharmacy and Wesham Pharmacy – both based in Preston and part of the Imaan Healthcare chain – are advocating for the importance of getting […]

3 years ago
Still waiting for your Covid jab? Here’s where and when you can get one in Preston and Lancashire during September

A vaccination being given Pic: Pixabay Anyone aged 16 and over can now drop into a local clinic for their vaccination, and there’s no need to make an appointment. Vaccines are subject to eligibility and availability. […]

3 years ago
20 places in Preston and South Ribble see a drop in Covid cases in the week leading up to 25 August

Latest Covid stats map. 20 areas in Preston and South Ribble have seen a decrease in coronavirus cases in the week leading up to 25 August. Areas that have seen a drop in cases […]

3 years ago
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