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“We need to protect their vulnerable families” – Salford University on providing rapid Covid-19 tests for 20,000 students

Between the 3rd-9th December, Salford University will begin the process of mass testing students for coronavirus before their return home […]

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“It’s not a death sentence” – Salford Pride host a virtual trivia contest to celebrate HIV and sexual health testing week

The LGBT charity Salford Pride, organised a virtual sexual health trivia contest to debunk misconceptions about HIV and sexually transmitted […]

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Digital mindfulness sessions launched by Sacred Trinity Church and Mind in Salford

Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons A Salford church and a mental health charity are working together to […]

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Returning from furlough – Working in a nursing home with Covid-19

Care homes have been hit extremely hard by coronavirus. The virus has spread quickly throughout many homes to residents who […]

“Sometimes caring for a loved one can be overwhelming” – Salford councillor urges carers to understand their rights

A councillor has urged carers to understand their rights and take advantage of support available across Salford.

Brendan Rendall: Salford’s ‘Roadrunner’ fighting to save Chester Zoo

Brendan Rendall: Salford’s ‘Roadrunner’ fighting to save Chester Zoo

A Salford runner is no novice when it comes to pounding the streets, and he’s now bidding to raise funds […]

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Salford homelessness charity delays launch of Eccles branch

Mustard Tree has invested heavily in their new site in Eccles, to continue their fight against poverty and homelessness in Salford

“Young carers, in general, are being forgotten” - Covid-19’s Impact on Salford’s young carers, with 'Lonely Not Alone'

“Young carers, in general, are being forgotten” – Covid-19’s Impact on Salford’s young carers, with ‘Lonely Not Alone’

Credit: Lonely Not Alone Across Salford, young careers have been impacted by local and national lockdowns more than most. This […]

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“I’ve learnt more about coronavirus in one video than I have in the last 8 months ” Salford CCG and Alchemy Arts create coronavirus explainer videos

Salford CCG and Alchemy Arts have teamed up to create 5 different videos helping people to understand the coronavirus and […]