For a Better Bolton

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

Annette and Pikoulas outside the Breast Unit

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” treatment More breast cancer survivors will be able to access “life-changing” care and treatment after Royal Bolton Hospital’s Breast Unit expanded its nipple tattoo service. […]

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

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

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 project published in BMJ Journal Royal Bolton Hospital has significantly reduced the number of premature babies requiring breathing tubes at birth, after introducing a new […]

Success for Bolton at North West Healthcare Science Awards 2026

Lorenz Becker and Jamie Osborne

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 able to take their own blood at home instead of clinics Two of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust’s clinical scientists have been recognised for their innovative […]

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

Elaine Brown discharge facilitator

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 showcased what their role involves in the latest ‘A day in the life of’ series More than 30 people are being supported to safely return […]

Royal Bolton among Greater Manchester hospitals using AI prostate cancer detection

NHS worker looks at results of scan on computer screen

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 identify the men who need urgent treatment first. The technology is being introduced at hospitals in Bolton, Wigan, Stockport and Salford as part of a […]

Bolton’s support for parents and babies recognised by UNICEF

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

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 hubs, delivered in partnership with Bolton Council, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton Together, Bolton CVS and GMMH NHS Foundation Trust, have been awarded the Baby […]

Help shape the future of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust by becoming a governor

Dave Bagley chats to a member of staff in his role as governor

People invited to become a governor at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and help share future of NHS 10 public governor vacancies are available Nominations close at 5pm on Thursday 6 August 2026 People across Bolton are being invited to help shape the future of their local NHS by becoming a governor at Bolton NHS Foundation […]

Cool charity gesture to support patients during the heatwave   

Staff and patients smile for a photo holding their free ice cream

As the warm weather continues across Bolton, Our Bolton NHS Charity has funded a simple but meaningful gesture to help patients and staff at Royal Bolton Hospital stay cool during the recent heatwave. On Wednesday 15 July, the charity provided ice creams across hospital wards, bringing a little comfort and cheer to those spending time […]