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Category: Health

Salford Uni forge new link with Salford Royal for heart disease and stroke research

Researchers into the biggest killers in Salford – including heart and lung disease – will get a boost this week after a new deal was signed between The...

BASIC helps over 50 people with brain injuries back into work

A Salford based charity that provides rehabilitation services for those with brain and spinal injuries has helped 54 people back into work in the last 12 months. The...

Flooding and effects on health and wellbeing

Issued on behalf of NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group Dr Hamish Stedman, Salford GP and Chair of NHS Salford CCG, said: “Unfortunately the damage that flooding...

Tips to improve your digestive health this festive season

Digestive health issues affect millions of us every day; in fact, research shows that two thirds of us have suffered from bloating and or trapped wind, with around 60%...

Alarm over alcohol-related A&E admissions spike

A sharp increase in the number of hospital admissions for alcohol-related problems is causing serious concern among health professionals. Figures released today by The...

Greater access sees Salford GP surgery scoop prestigious award

Clarendon Surgery have picked up a prestigious ‘Spirit of Salford Award’ for ‘Innovation in Primary Care’ for their dynamic work to tackle the issue of GP...

Salford council secures £72k to help domestic violence victims

Men and women who have suffered from domestic violence in Salford are set to get extra support thanks to a funding boost. Salford City Council has been handed £72,110...

Watch: Salford brain injury survivor scoops national award

A determined Salford man who fought to rebuild his life after a car accident left him with a devastating brain injury has won a national award for reaching out to others...

Special Salford clinics open doors to give flu jabs

Salford residents aged 65 and over who haven’t yet received their free flu jab are being encouraged to attend one of two special clinics taking place next week and...

Volunteers needed for Salford study to help people to walk without pain

Most of us take walking for granted, but for some people even a trip to the shops is too painful to consider. 40 volunteers are needed in Salford for a new study to help...