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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

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

27 Jul 2026

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

22 Jul 2026

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.

Royal Bolton Hospital on a sunny day

20 Jul 2026

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

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

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

15 Jul 2026

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

Research midwife uses the new web tool for supporting women during pregnancy

15 Jul 2026

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

Rebecca Worswick smiles for a photo outside the hospital after being nominated for an award

14 Jul 2026

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