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Preston men invited to walk at dawn for mental health

A shaded path near the hills in Rivington Pic: Tony Worrall Men across Preston and beyond are being urged to walk at dawn for mental health as Lancashire Mind launches its first-ever Sunrise Walk. The 8km walk, taking place on Friday […]

2 weeks ago
Preston teen shares mental health battle to push for change in support services

Grace and her first book, An Unconventional Mind Pic: David Roy A young woman who is recovering from an eating disorder is urging health services to review their criteria for mental illness support.  Grace Roy, 19, from Preston, has been suffering […]

4 weeks ago
Mary O’Gara Foundation signs two former Preston North End players as ambassadors

Mary O'Gara. Pic: Sharon and Paul O'Gara Former Preston North End players, Alan Kelly and Andy Lonergan are the two newest charity ambassadors for the Mary O’Gara Foundation.  The foundation, in support of the late Mary who […]

2 months ago
‘Need has never been higher’ – Lancashire Mind gear up for 25th year

The staff at Lancashire Mind. Pic: Lancashire Mind Lancashire Mind, a mental health charity in Chorley, is using its 25th year to highlight the increasing need for vital support services.  According to the charity, as many as 400,000 […]

3 months ago
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A journey of acceptance through my new mental health podcast

Alice Jones Hello, my name is Alice, from Fulwood, and I have been working with Blog Preston for just over a month now. Earlier this month, I released a new podcast about […]

3 months ago
Free service sees people flocking to Brockholes Nature Reserve for their mental health

Den building at Brockholes People are flocking to Brockholes for their mental health – and nature is the prescription.  The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside has its own Nature and Wellbeing […]

4 months ago
Garstang woman’s first book aims to help children deal with ‘big emotions’

A woman from Garstang is set to become a published author after her children’s book tackling grief in youngsters was picked up by a publisher. Kate Simkins wrote the book […]

7 months ago
Longridge Men’s Shed opens its doors to provide crucial network of support

A councillor has spoken of his pride after a Men’s Shed opened in Longridge to provide an open door According to the UK Men’s Shed Association, these are spaces in […]

7 months ago
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