“No one should have to wait nearly eight months to be seen” Salford patients face increased wait times for mental health appointments

By Benjamin Stacey 9th December 2019 Health 0 comments

Patients on Mental health waiting lists are being left in limbo whilst they wait for their first appointment.

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Salford could lose out on £208,000,000 due to Government under-funding

By Benjamin Stacey 6th December 2019 Health, News 0 comments

A new app allegedly shows that NHS services in Salford could suffer up to £208,000,000 of under-funding by 2023 due to budgets […]

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‘Singing benefits your mind’ – Irlam choir offers boost for new members

By Piotr Mielczarek 4th December 2019 Community, News 1 comment

Irlam ‘Ferry Warblers’ choir shows how singing can improve mental state and health being.

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Salford bar manager shares her story after developing a blood clot, caused by contraceptives

By Mwika Bulaya 3rd December 2019 Health 0 comments

A Salford woman is warning people about the contraceptive pill, after developing a blood clot in her lungs. Courtney Haggerty, […]

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Survivors share their stories amid Salford heart disease epidemic

By Eleni Evangelinos 28th November 2019 Health, News 0 comments

A local charity is offering survivors of heart problems life changing support. Early deaths from heart disease are 40 per […]

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The Quays Medical Practice on Pancreatic Cancer

By Natalie Snape 22nd November 2019 Health 0 comments

Image Credit: Google Street View A new medical practice based in Salford Quays opened late September and has a main […]

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Switchblade Poetry hosts open mic for mental health charity

By Caleb Staples 21st November 2019 Features, Health, Poetry, Theatre 0 comments

Credit: Switchblade Poetry Below The Peer Hat on Faraday Street, there is a stage surrounded by mismatched chairs, a person […]

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University conducts news research on posture problems from the use of electronic devices

By Niki Charalambous 23rd October 2019 Education, Health, Science 0 comments

New research being conducted at the University of Salford on how young people who spend time sitting at computers can […]

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Salford’s Big Health Day helps those with learning disabilities to ‘live full lives’

By James Spencer 23rd October 2019 Community, Health 0 comments

People with learning difficulties in Salford attended a range of workshops designed to help improve their mental and physical health.  […]

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Salford Health Group promotes cholesterol awareness

By Claudia Burns 21st October 2019 Health, News 0 comments

A Salford health organisation is spreading awareness of the risks of high cholesterol as part of National Cholesterol month. Salford […]

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