For a Better Bolton

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 […]

More details announced about development of Royal Bolton Hospital’s Main Entrance

An artist impression of plans to develop Royal Bolton Hospital's Main Entrance

A further planning application is due to be submitted this week as part of the wider programme to create a modern new main entrance at Royal Bolton Hospital. Initial plans, approved in May, set out proposals for a welcoming, accessible and easy-to-navigate entrance designed to improve the experience of patients, visitors and staff. The second […]