Health

Salford City Council leaves autistic woman without adequate support

Salford City Council leaves autistic woman without adequate support

An autistic woman was left without adequate support for months after Salford City Council failed to carry out its statutory duties. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman issued a report last week following a complaint by Mrs W, who has not been named, a Salford resident with autism.

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“I miss my bump so much” – Being pregnant whilst plus size

A Salford university graduate is now influencing people online through Instagram, sharing plus size fashion advice as well as letting people in on her journey with pregnancy/new mum lifestyle. 

World Sight Day encourages the importance of 'Vision First'

World Sight Day encourages the importance of ‘Vision First’

World Sight Day encourages people to be aware of the health of their eyes, highlighting how an eye test can prevent later issues from occurring.

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Salford fitness group helping to tackle obesity and mental health crisis

A fitness group in Salford, U-First Fitness society is changing the lives of its members with its community led approach to tackling obesity.

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“It changed our lives”: Mum of Salford girl with diabetes raises cash for charity

A school girl from Salford with diabetes is celebrating her mother’s fundraising efforts after she walked one million steps for […]

JD Dance Studio Dancers. Image credit: Jennifer Doolan.

“More children are on the bigger side”- Salford’s child obesity is on the rise

A dance teacher has welcomed efforts to get children active in Salford where child obesity is above average and still rising. […]

Salford charity tackles obstacle course for cancer research

Salford charity tackles obstacle course for cancer research

On the 6th October, Salford Charity Kidscan hosted ‘Kapow!’ a giant inflatable 5k obstacle course at Heaton Park in order […]

"My life was moving from a bed to a sofa"; Raising awareness for ME in Salford

“My life was moving from a bed to a sofa”; Raising awareness for ME in Salford

ME Awareness Day encourages you to go blue in 2019 as it highlights the stories of those suffering and their […]