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Best Health Achievement

The Best health achievement award will recognise a determined individual or group doing great things to improve health in Salford.

Our Judges have shortlisted the following finalists for 2025. The winner of this award will be announced at the awards ceremony on 3 April 2025.

Aspire Horticulture and Green Spaces Project

Aspire Horticulture and Green Spaces Project

Aspire’s Horticulture and Green Spaces project supports Salford residents with learning disabilities, complex health needs, and dementia by providing enrichment activities, outdoor opportunities, and sensory experiences. The project includes community hubs, specialist support centres, and activities in greenspaces. It has improved participants' health and well-being through activities like elderflower foraging, sensory reminiscence sessions, and horticultural sessions, as well as creating a safe outdoor bistro area at St George's Community Hub. The project provides valuable opportunities for those facing barriers, making it a great asset to Salford residents.

Tony Chorley

Tony has shown remarkable determination and persistence to overcome challenges and improve his mental and physical health. Having lost his guide dog during the pandemic, Tony was struggling to stay active, despite being passionate about fitness. Having been referred to Empower You – a service which helps disabled people to lead healthy, active lifestyles – Tony has begun to attend the gym regularly again over the last year and has achieved significant improvements to his body mass index, blood pressure, and overall health and wellbeing.

Louise Jolly

Louise Jolly

Louise is a Salford City Council Health Improvement Worker who noticed that many people experiencing disordered eating faced long waiting lists and lacked assistance during their wait for treatment. Louise has gone on to create a five-week programme to help people understand their illness and starting their recovery journey. Her dedication and empathy have had a profound impact, providing a sense of community and support for those feeling isolated. Louise's continued commitment included setting up a WhatsApp group and drop-in sessions for ongoing connection.

Maureen Lawlor

Maureen runs a Healthy Hearts Group which enables over 50’s to get back to better health following heart attacks, cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Maureen has created a safe and caring environment for the people attending her group, most of whom are over 75 years old. Maureen is highly dedicated to the people she helps, regularly checking on them and ensuring that they can attend classes, creating a sense of community and connection amongst people who might otherwise experience social isolation and loneliness.

Spirit of Salford Community Awards 2025

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