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Salford parents warned of cot death threatSalford parents warned of cot death threat
The British Medical Journal has linked bedsharing with parents with a fivefold increase in cot death.According to new analysis published online in BMJ Open, the risk of cot death or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is increased dramatically even when the parents are non-smokers and the mother has not been drinking alcohol and does not use illegal drugs. While the rate of SIDS has fallen sharply following advice to parents to place babies to sleep on their back (supine), SIDS remains ...
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'Large increase' in mephedrone use, warn health officials'Large increase' in mephedrone use, warn...
Health officials are issuing warnings about a rise in the use of synthetic stimulants in the North West after police smashed a dru... Salford nursing conference explores equal access to healthcareSalford nursing conference explores equal access...
The University of Salford is holding its second annual International Nurses’ Day Conference on Tuesday 14 May to bring together le... Salford information session for women affected by breast cancer Salford information session for women affected...
Leading support charity, Breast Cancer Care, is running an event for women affected by breast cancer in the Salford area. British Red Cross First Aid trainingBritish Red Cross First Aid training
The British Red Cross offers free first aid training for certain groups of people, if they are in regular contact with people who ... Keeping your teeth healthy – without seeing dentist!Keeping your teeth healthy – without...
From 1 May 2013 there will no longer be a need to see a dentist before seeing a dental hygienist or dental therapist for your care... Free meditation courses in SalfordFree meditation courses in Salford
You are invited to a special, free course that will introduce the extensive health and well-being benefits of simple meditation an... Free first visit to Irlam & Cadishead Healthy Heart ClubFree first visit to Irlam &...
Irlam & Cadishead Healthy Heart Club meets this Friday 3rd May from 10am at Irlam Steel Club. Being Well - SalfordBeing Well - Salford
Many people in Salford want to feel better about life starting with their health and wellbeing, but there can often be too many th... Opportunity to learn more about research being done into heart conditions using animal researchOpportunity to learn more about research...
The use of animals in research is an important part of medical research but it is an area that is often not well presented or unde... Obesity in early 20s curbs chances of reaching middle ageObesity in early 20s curbs chances...
And boosts risks of diabetes, potentially fatal blood clots, and heart attacks Smoking ban linked to annual 5 per cent drop in emergency admissions for asthmaSmoking ban linked to annual 5...
Figures add up to around 1900 fewer such admissions among adults every year Salford Clinical Commissioning GroupSalford Clinical Commissioning Group
In April 2013, a new organisation called Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (Salford CCG) will take over from NHS Salford, the l... Salford Royal welcomes Paul RenshawSalford Royal welcomes Paul Renshaw
Paul Renshaw has joined Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust’s Board of Directors Free first visit to Langworthy Healthy Heart ClubFree first visit to Langworthy Healthy...
Langworthy Healthy Heart Club meets this Thursday 18th April from 10am at The Emmanuel Community Centre on Langworthy Road, Salfor... Little Hulton Health Heart Club newsLittle Hulton Health Heart Club news
Little Hulton Healthy Heart Club will start meeting every fortnight on Wednesday's in 2013 starting on May 8th at St Paul's Peel C... Salford launches an international search for innovators Salford launches an international search for...
Local and international bright sparks are being urged to share their ideas on helping older people to stay independent and have mo... New support for Salford carers by Singing With DementiaNew support for Salford carers by...
A group helping carers to take a break from the often heartbreaking work of caring for family with dementia is looking for new mem... Salford Royal opens up Board of Directors MeetingsSalford Royal opens up Board of...
Salford Royal is to hold its Board of Directors’ Meetings in public, in accordance with the 2012 Health and Social Care Act. Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Medicine for Members - Keep Your Heart Healthy Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust -...
The incidence of coronary heart disease remains high in the UK and is the most common cause of heart failure in people over 70 yea... Death announced of Jack Fletcher (Volunteer and Director of Salford Heart Care)Death announced of Jack Fletcher (Volunteer...
The following tribute has been paid by Serena Rice, Co-ordinator, Salford Heart Care Salford volunteers needed to help improve health servicesSalford volunteers needed to help improve...
Call for applications from public users of the NHS to take part in patient safety in primary care research activities Greater Manchester pioneers new benefit for disabled peopleGreater Manchester pioneers new benefit for...
People across Greater Manchester are set to be the first across the country to claim a new disability benefit – the Personal Indep... New Sexual Health Clinic TimesNew Sexual Health Clinic Times
From 25th March 2013 The Lesbian & Gay Foundation’s (LGF) clinical services (outreach clinics and Rapid HIV clinics) will be chang... Barbara backs Prostate Cancer UK’s checklist to improve cancer careBarbara backs Prostate Cancer UK’s checklist...
Barbara Keeley MP is backing a campaign by the charity Prostate Cancer UK aimed at ensuring men with prostate cancer receive the b... Antibiotic resistance “has the potential to undermine modern health systems”Antibiotic resistance “has the potential to...
Apocalyptic scenario may be looming if we don’t act now, say experts Sexually transmitted infectionsSexually transmitted infections
“Brazilians” and other types of fashionable pubic hair removal may boost the risk of a viral infection suggests a study published... One in six in Eccles will lose hearingOne in six in Eccles will...
Many people will suffer from the terrifying prospect of gradually losing their hearing - up to one in every six in Eccles - says o... Video: Anti-smoking Salford teens become Coffer and PatchVideo: Anti-smoking Salford teens become Coffer...
By Mark Bright A pair of young local teens have become internet stars as part of a health campaign to cut youth smoking. Short bouts of exercise boost self controlShort bouts of exercise boost self...
Increased blood and oxygen flow to pre-frontal area of brain may explain effects Salford volunteers needed to help improve health services Salford volunteers needed to help improve...
Have you had any Health and Lifestyle conversations recently? Award for nurse’s contribution to organ donationAward for nurse’s contribution to organ...
A postgraduate student from the University of Salford who works as a transplant co-ordinator was voted Best Nurse 2013 by British ... Deadlines for NHS healthcare fundingDeadlines for NHS healthcare funding
You may be aware the Department of Health has announced the introduction of deadlines for new cases which require assessment of el... Eccles Healthy Heart ClubEccles Healthy Heart Club
Eccles Healthy Heart Club will be meeting this Tuesday 26th February 2013 10 am until 12.30 pm at Patricroft URC Community Hall, F... Free first visit to Langworthy Healthy Heart ClubFree first visit to Langworthy Healthy...
Langworthy Healthy Heart Club meets this Thursday 21st February from 10am at The Emmanuel Community Centre on Langworthy Road, Sal... Free first visit to Irlam & Cadishead Healthy Heart ClubFree first visit to Irlam &...
Irlam & Cadishead Healthy Heart Club meets this Friday 22nd February from 10am at Irlam Steel Club. Walkden Healthy Heart ClubWalkden Healthy Heart Club
Walkden Healthy Heart Club will be meeting this Monday 25th February from 10am at St Paul’s Youth & Community Hall on Manchester R... Free Meditation courses in BroughtonFree Meditation courses in Broughton
Broughton Hub would like to invite you to a special, free course (funded by NHS Salford) that will introduce the extensive health ... Prosthetics study to improve mobility of amputeesProsthetics study to improve mobility of...
Research by the University of Salford, University of Manchester and prosthetics company Blatchford’s Endolite Technology Centre wi... Simple act of kindness for developing worldSimple act of kindness for developing...
A Salford opticians is urging residents to donate their old and unwanted specs as a simple good deed during Random Acts of Kindnes... Salford Womens Centre - FebruarySalford Womens Centre - February
Promoting the well being of all women in Salford Most drink more than they think, say gov'tMost drink more than they think,...
Reseach published by the Department of Health says that drinkers underestimating their alcohol intake by as much as 40 per cent. New free courses for Salford Alzheimer's carersNew free courses for Salford Alzheimer's...
Are you caring for someone with dementia? Family, friend or relative? Free first visit to Irlam & Cadishead Healthy Heart ClubFree first visit to Irlam &...
Irlam & Cadishead Healthy Heart Club meets this Friday 25th January from 10am at Irlam Steel Club. Free first visit to Langworthy Healthy Heart ClubFree first visit to Langworthy Healthy...
Langworthy Healthy Heart Club meets this Thursday 24th January from 10am at The Emmanuel Community Centre on Langworthy Road, Salf... Salford patients welcome digital NHSSalford patients welcome digital NHS
New research shows that two thirds of people in the North West want to go digital to manage their own healthcare. Novartis receives positive CHMP opinion for Ilaris® to treat Gouty ArthritisNovartis receives positive CHMP opinion for...
Animation depicting the interleukin – 1β (IL-1β) mode of action BBC to feature Salford in NHS SpecialBBC to feature Salford in NHS...
BBC Inside Out North West is to look at the impact on mental health as the NHS faces some of the biggest changes in its history. Life After Stroke awardsLife After Stroke awards
Do you know someone directly affected by stroke? Eccles Healthy Heart ClubEccles Healthy Heart Club
Eccles Healthy Heart Club will be meeting this Tuesday 15th January 2013 10 am until 12.30 pm at Patricroft URC Community Hall, Fr...
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