Mental Health – the hidden pandemic and the impact of COVID-19
A Warrington based mental health support group has seen a “monumental” increase in demand for their services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author Gary Skentelbery
Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
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Hospital chief says thank you to “brilliant” schoolboy for making life-saving face shields
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Two men arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder following Orford shooting
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MP says Government should do more to ensure no-one is furloughed on less than National Minimum Wage
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Filthy Tricks set to release new single after kick starting 2020 with Warrington Wolves
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