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 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
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 […]
NHS urges people in their 50s to return bowel screening kits as 100 cancers found a week
The NHS is urging millions of people in their 50s to complete lifesaving bowel cancer screening tests, as new figures show this age group is less likely to take part. The latest annual bowel screening figures show that just over half (56.2%) of 54-year-olds took part in screening in the year April 2024 to March […]
Cool charity gesture to support patients during the heatwave
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 […]
New web-based tool available for pregnant women to better identify risks during pregnancy
New tool being rolled out at Bolton’s Maternity Unit to help spot risks during pregnancies Part of PARTNER Trial which uses the tool to improve health outcomes Trial is investigating whether the tool can reduce complications such as stillbirth A new tool that aims to help spot risks during pregnancy is being made available for […]
Bolton nurse shortlisted in Nursing Times Awards 2026 for care to patients with respiratory diseases
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust nurse shortlisted in Nursing Times Awards 2026 Rebecca Worswick finalist in Nurse Leader of the Year category Nomination recognises the exceptional care she provides for people living with respiratory diseases A nurse at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted in the Nursing Times Awards 2026 for the exceptional care she […]
300 newborn babies in Bolton recruited to study improving diagnosis of rare genetic conditions
More than 300 babies in Bolton take part in study aiming to speed up diagnosis of rare conditions The Generation Study aiming to provide earlier access to treatment Bolton midwives share what it means to work on trial and support advancement of healthcare More than 300 newborn babies in Bolton have taken part in a […]
More details announced about development of 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 […]
Bolton’s dedicated NHS workers share what health service means to them on 78th birthday
NHS celebrates 78th birthday on Sunday 5 July Bolton’s healthcare workers who have dedicated 25 and 40 years recognised at Long Service Awards There are more than 350 different careers available across the NHS in England Some of Bolton’s most dedicated healthcare workers have been sharing what the NHS means to them as it celebrates […]
Boot Out Breast Cancer raises more than £10,000 for Bolton’s Breast Unit
Boot Out Breast Cancer donates more than £10,000 to Royal Bolton Hospital’s Breast Unit Donation will go towards specialist equipment that supports same-day breast cancer diagnosis The charity has supported the Unit for more than 10 years and raised more than £220,000 A leading breast cancer charity that has long supported Royal Bolton Hospital’s Breast […]