Ben Andrews shares his lifelong battle with Retinitis Pigmentosa and his mission for inclusivity Living with a Rare Disease: Ben Andrews’ Inspiring Journey Salford: From a young age, Ben Andrews realized his life would be different from most kids. Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at just three, he faced a degenerative visual impairment that worsens over…
Georgi Alldread faces a tough journey after her son Royce is diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, a condition that weakens muscles over time. Mother’s Heartbreak: A Baby’s Diagnosis Leaves Family Devastated Bolton: When Georgi Alldread’s little boy Royce started having nosebleeds at just three months old, she had no idea how much her life would change.…
Chloe Richardson faced a life-changing struggle with lipoedema, affecting her rugby career and self-image Chronic Condition Caused My Legs to Swell and Keep Growing Warrington: Chloe Richardson has been all about rugby since she was a kid. She started playing at nine and was semi-pro by her twenties. But everything changed in 2022 when she…
Inspectors criticize the Edenfield Centre as patient safety concerns rise Concerns Over Patient Safety at Mental Health Facility Amid Abuse Scandal Prestwich: The Edenfield Centre has been under fire lately. Inspectors found serious issues regarding patient safety, especially after an abuse scandal came to light. Last year, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) checked out the…
Andy Burnham expressed shock over reports of dire conditions faced by nurses in hospitals Andy Burnham Reacts to Disturbing Reports from Hospital Nurses Manchester: Andy Burnham was taken aback by a recent report showing that patients have died in hospital corridors in the northwest. It’s pretty alarming, right? During a chat on BBC Radio Manchester,…
A young man from Bolton faced a shocking diagnosis after a sore toe led to kidney failure Man, 27, Stunned by 5am Call to Rush to Hospital for Kidney Issues Bolton: A 27-year-old named Niven Hopkins was in for a surprise when a sore toe turned out to be a sign of something much more…
Construction has started on a new care home in Bury, promising 100 healthcare jobs and support for adults with complex needs Work Begins to Transform Vacant Police Station into Care Home Creating Jobs Bury: Exciting news! They’ve kicked off construction for Jubilee Heights, a new care home right in the town center. This spot used…
Two men, both diagnosed with cancer, reveal how they transformed their lives to fight the disease and embrace a healthier future Facing Cancer: Two Men Share Their Journey of Change and Hope Gorton: Ian Gresty, a retired school cleaner, once worked at The Christie cancer hospital. Sadly, he became a patient there after being diagnosed…
A 73-year-old man is terrified of bedbugs, avoiding family visits due to fears of infestation despite not having them himself Pensioner Paranoid Over Bedbug Fears, Avoids Grandchildren for Months Harpurhey: So, there’s this 73-year-old guy who hasn’t seen his grandkids in months. Why? He’s totally freaked out about bedbugs, even though he doesn’t have any…
Greater Manchester hospitals are overwhelmed, with patients waiting up to 60 hours for beds amid rising flu cases and critical incidents. Why Are Our Hospitals So Full? Greater Manchester Faces 60-Hour Waits Greater Manchester: It’s been a tough time for hospitals lately. Patients are waiting up to 60 hours for a bed, and it feels…
