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 on his way to run full length of Thailand in 50 days for local orphanagesA man from Preston is well on his way to running the full length of Thailand, which is just over 2,100km, in 50 days. Chris Russell, 33, who lives in […]
2 months ago Man gets appointment after liver screening on Preston Flag MarketA man from Preston got his liver screened at the Flag Market last month after three hospital cancellations and an incorrect referral. Paul Ridyard, of Plungington, had an abdomen ultrasound […]
2 months ago Shops across Preston at risk after selling alcohol to 15-year-old test purchaserSix premises tested as part of a joint operation across Preston failed and sold alcohol to a 15-year-old, police have said. Lancashire Constabulary tested 12 premises on Saturday night (February […]
2 months ago Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Walk in the Dark fundraiser set to return in AprilRosemere Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk in the Dark’ fundraiser will return on Saturday 27 April this year, it has been confirmed. The 11-mile trek will start at Chorley and South Ribble […]
2 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham woman sets up free mental health services in recognition of support she receivedA woman has set up free mental health classes to give back to her local community in Penwortham after receiving support when her father passed away. Dr Jennifer Pulman’s dad […]
2 months ago Free talk on human movement and the importance of physical eduction coming to PrestonA free public talk on the importance of physical education is set to take place at the University of Central Lancashire. Presented by human movement lecturer Richard Whall, the event will […]
2 months ago South Ribble Borough Council urges eligible households to claim £500 cost of living grantFunding is available to help support households in South Ribble who are struggling due to the Cost of Living Crisis. Those eligible will receive one-off payments of up to £500 […]
2 months ago More than half of Lancashire GPs at risk of closure as tipping point draws closerMore than half of GP surgeries in Lancashire and South Cumbria are at risk of closure within the next two years, because of pressure on their budgets. That is according […]
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