Active Tameside's Bid To Shake Bad Health Reputation
In a damning report last year, Tameside was branded the UK s heart disease capital by The British Heart Foundation. And it s not just heart health that has come under scrutiny in the region.
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Work of Blackpool's Spiral Health celebrated at Downing Street reception
The work of two Fylde Coast hospitals which provide NHS services, but which are run by their own nurses, has been praised by Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude at a special Downing Street reception.
LSP Helps Keep Central Lancashire Running
An estimated 1,500 reformed couch potatoes have put on their running shoes and pounded the pavements for the first time over the past 24 months as part of a Beginner Running programme supported by Lancashire Sport Partnership LSP .
Stylist brings top name to the North West
A well established name in the styling industry, Iwona Dahar is moving to Clitheroe to make an impact in the salon market. Her new salon, The Ladies Room will be opening above The Men s Room, on King Street, an already successful barber shop.
Haworths Helps Vets Decide on Best Financial Treatment
From poorly puppies to sickly snakes, veterinary practice, Shuttleworth Veterinary Group in Rawtenstall has built an enviable reputation for excellent standards of care and service over the years.
One Partnership Launched to Connect Health, Care and Housing In The North West
A new partnership which aims to connect health, care and housing in the North West by driving efficiencies across the NHS and local authorities has been launched.
Lancashire Firm Benefits From Growth In Asia
VetPlus, a division of the Tangerine Group, has seen so much growth in the Asian market that it has opened up an office in Malaysia to support its distributors.
Care Home Manager Scoops Customer Service Award
Lisa Reilly from Lakeview Care Homes in Lytham has beaten off stiff competition to win the prestigious Customer Service Award at this year s Enterprise Vision Awards EVAs .
Ultimate Café raises vital funds as part of Macmillan Coffee Morning
One of Preston s newest caf s has raised much-needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Ultimate Caf , located within the recently established Ultimate Outdoors in Deepdale Shopping Park, donated its entire cake sale profits during the charity s annual Coffee Morning.
New Recruit For Top Care Home
Jade Fletcher from the Fylde is the latest recruit to be appointed to the team at flagship, care home, The Moorings in Lytham St Annes.Twenty five year old Jade joins the company as deputy manager. She started her career in domiciliary care when she was just 19 years old.
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Take three specialist medics and three special wishes as National Eye Health Week ends
National Eye Health Week ends today. The work goes on for specialist medics. And no matter the day, week, month or year, they need the rest of us to get the message.Three leading local orthoptists have three wishes
Make Yourself Aware of the Pancreatic Cancer Warnings Signs, Urge Experts
A MUM diagnosed with pancreatic cancer has urged others to be aware of the early warning signs of the illness
Five Home Ergonomic Hacks From A Furniture Expert
Taskers.coms home and interiors expert, Diane Cootes, has shared her hacks on how to set up your home to avoid back pain and RSI, as posturerelated issues rise with the number of remote workers
Postcard appeal launched by Lancashire Care Home
From Faro to Falkirk, Canberra to Coventry, Accrington to Acapulco, wherever youre going away this year Hope House Care Home wants to hear from you
Shoppers in St Annes help provide sight for Africa
AN optician in St Annes has thanked customers for donating over 600 pairs of their old, unused glasses during the last 2 months, as part of a charity campaign to help people in Africa to see more clearly
Postcard appeal launched by Lancashire care home
From Faro to Falkirk, Canberra to Coventry, Hapton to Honolulu wherever youre going away this year, Wordsworth House wants to hear from you
Lancaster college students achieve awards success
Students from the mixedability Beaumont College have been presented with Duke of Edinburgh and Arts Awards
£9 million boost to tackle health inequalities across the region
A pioneering collaboration between universities, NHS, local government and third sector partners, which will be at the forefront of a new government initiative to tackle health inequalities across the North West Coast
Burnley Care Home celebrates CQC Success
A Burnley care home has been commended by the Care Quality Commission following its latest inspection by the independent regulator
Superstar Jess uses mentoring training to support others with speech impairments
23year old Jess Forster from Lytham St Annes, who has cerebral palsy, is putting her mentoring training into practice, supporting others with speech and language impairments
Sight loss - it can happen to anyone. Now these N-Vision regulars are speaking out to help others
Imagine not being able to see a loved ones face. Or put a face to a voice when watching a new blockbuster drama on telly
Business Minister opens Nutrition Group's new production facility
Government Business Minister Lord Henley has officially opened health supplement and sports nutrition specialist Nutrition Groups new multimillion pound production facility
Disability rights campaigner is nominated for national award
A man from Accringtonwho defied the odds to recover from a late diagnosis of HIV and go on to fight for disability rights has been nominated for a national award
Bannatyne Group invests £350,000 in Blackpool health club
As a result of the investment, the health clubs gym floor has been completely refurbished with new flooring and equipment
Funding granted for Bolton Medical Sciences College
Funding has been secured for a proposed stateoftheart medical skills and training facility located at the Royal Bolton Hospital site in Farnworth, Bolton, which is expected to contribute 150m to the local economy
Nutrition Group Set to Raise the Bar
A fast growing contract manufacturer in the health supplements and sports nutrition sector has made a multimillion pound investment in a new stateoftheart protein bar and snack manufacturing facility
Survey Reveals Guilty Pleasures That Put People In A Good Mood
Snooping through peoples photos on social media, peeling off dry skin after a holiday and singing at the top of your voice whilst driving have been named amongst the ten guilty pleasures that put British people in a good mood
Rehab Clinics Group Encourages UK to Seek Help Following Rising Client Numbers
Rehab Clinics Group has revealed that the number of clients it is helping to overcome addiction has doubled in the past 12 months
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