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Month: August 2026

Aerial view of Bolton

27 Aug 2026

Bolton residents urged to choose the right NHS service this bank holiday

Bolton residents are being encouraged to choose the right NHS service this bank holiday NHS 111, pharmacies, GP out-of-hours services, urgent dental and eye care services remain available People are

For a better Bolton awards 2026: short list nominations revealed

26 Aug 2026

FABB Awards 2026: Shortlist revealed

Shortlist revealed for FABB Awards 2026 Awards recognise the hard work and dedication of Bolton’s NHS and local healthcare organisations Winners will be revealed at a fully sponsored awards ceremony

Annette and Pikoulas outside the Breast Unit

21 Aug 2026

Bolton’s Breast Unit expands ‘life-changing’ nipple tattoo service to increase support for women after breast cancer

More breast cancer survivors to be offered nipple tattoos following mastectomy and reconstruction Breast Unit nursing staff have received specialist training to increase clinic capacity Patients describe tattoos as “life-changing”

Hannah Spierson and Neonatal team smile for a picture holding equipment in Neonatal Unit

19 Aug 2026

Bolton neonatal team halves preterm baby intubation rates through new delivery room care

Royal Bolton Hospital halves number of premature babies requiring breathing tubes at birth Use of non-invasive breathing methods have significantly improved outcomes for preterm babies Full findings from quality improvement

Lorenz Becker and Jamie Osborne

13 Aug 2026

Success for Bolton at North West Healthcare Science Awards 2026

Two of Bolton’s healthcare scientists recognised at North West Healthcare Science Awards Jamie Osborne and Lorenz Becker work to support patient care improvements One project sees people with prostate cancer

Elaine Brown discharge facilitator

12 Aug 2026

The NHS team supporting more than 30 people out of hospital every day

Dedicated team supporting more than 30 people home from hospital every day Discharge Facilitators work with patients from the day of admission to agree discharge plan Two of the team

NHS worker looks at results of scan on computer screen

5 Aug 2026

Royal Bolton among Greater Manchester hospitals using AI prostate cancer detection

Royal Bolton Hospital is among a number of Greater Manchester hospitals to have begun rolling-out a new artificial intelligence tool that could help diagnose prostate cancer faster – helping doctors

Great Lever Family Hub, team and partners, Leonard Street, Bolton.

3 Aug 2026

Bolton’s support for parents and babies recognised by UNICEF

Bolton’s Best Start Family Hubs has achieved UNICEF’s stage 1 Baby Friendly Initiative status, recognising the quality support it provides for parents and babies to protect them throughout life. Bolton’s