For a Better Bolton

Temporary closure of main entrance drop-off zone at Royal Bolton Hospital

Royal Bolton Hospital on a sunny day

The drop-off zone outside the Main Entrance at Royal Bolton Hospital will be temporarily closed from Monday 20 July until Friday 24 July. The bus stop outside the entrance will be available for people to use as a drop-off point during this time. Diversion signs will be in place to help. As a result of […]

Important notice: Temporary changes to access and parking

Pardon our progress

We are carrying out essential work to upgrade our fire alarm system. As a result, Kitchener Road will be closed between Kinley Road and Carr Drive between Monday 18th and Friday 22nd, with a clearly signposted diversion in place These changes are necessary to help us carry out the work safely and efficiently, and we […]

Update on visiting at Royal Bolton Hospital

Generic ward at Royal Bolton Hospital

We usually offer open visiting for those who wish to spend time with their loved ones while they are staying at Royal Bolton Hospital, and we recognise the important benefits this brings for patients and families. However, over recent weeks like at other hospitals, we have been monitoring a rise in seasonal infections including norovirus, […]

AI technology to speed up diagnosis of skin cancer and ease dermatology capacity

Diagnosis of skin cancer

AI technology being deployed to speed up skin cancer diagnosis and manage demand DERM helps classify scans of skin to determine whether it’s benign or requires treatment Fast-tracked patients will receive care sooner AI technology is being deployed at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust to speed up the diagnosis of skin cancer and free up capacity […]

Innovative thumb surgery at Royal Bolton Hospital helps to transform lives

Jamie A’Court, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Innovative thumb joint surgery helping to transform lives Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint (CMCJ) replacement aims to reduce pain and improve movement Eight people have received the new procedure at Royal Bolton Hospital since March 2024 People in Bolton are seeing their lives transformed thanks to innovative thumb replacement surgery at Royal Bolton Hospital. Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint […]

Royal Bolton first in Greater Manchester to use digital imaging technology for post mortems

Digital imaging technology for post mortems

Royal Bolton Hospital becomes first location in Greater Manchester to use digital imaging for post mortems In partnership with Manchester West Coronial Service and Digital Autopsy UK, the CT scanning suite reduces need for invasive post mortems by 75% Facility officially opened by Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, on Thursday 9 January Royal Bolton […]