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"A big part of well-being is looking after the small details" - Improving health and well-being with SPACE in Salford

“A big part of well-being is looking after the small details” – Improving health and well-being with SPACE in Salford

The free mobile well-being room, SPACE visited Salford to encourage residents to take a moment from their busy lives and practice self care.

"It can save lives" - How Salford blood donors can help thousands

“It can save lives” – How Salford blood donors can help thousands

There is a national appeal for minority donors in England, with there being an increasing demand for black donors and O- blood. It is important for the Salford community to find out their blood type and start donating.

Image from September's Pink Butterfly Boutique fashion show: permission to use by the boutique.

“We are creating positive memories together”- How a fashion show is helping Salford charities

On April 5, the Pink Butterfly Boutique is hosting a fundraising fashion show with Salford City Radio and Dancing with Dementia.

"Don't suffer in silence" - former firefighter uses own experiences in mental health course

“Don’t suffer in silence” – former firefighter uses own experiences in mental health course

Mental Health First Aid course providing training from specialists to teach people to recognise the warning signs of mental health and how to approach this is being held in Eccles.

Salford residents encouraged to join Great British Spring Clean

Salford residents encouraged to join Great British Spring Clean

Salford joins the nationwide event, The Great British Spring Clean, by hosting litter picking events across the city to improve the environment.

Students say Varsity uni sports event can improve mental wellbeing

Students say Varsity uni sports event can improve mental wellbeing

Salford University welcome Chester University back to their turf ahead of the fourth official ‘Varsity’ sporting competition, commencing Wednesday 20th of March.

Wood Street Mission helping "cold and hungry" children in Salford

Wood Street Mission helping “cold and hungry” children in Salford

Wood Street Mission say that many families in Salford still struggle to buy their child a school uniform, among other factors of poverty.

Faith leaders encourage Salford locals to take up 40-day Lent challenge

Faith leaders encourage Salford locals to take up 40-day Lent challenge

Faith leaders in Salford and Greater Manchester have been talking about how Christians can participate and celebrate the importance of Lent.