! No matter how busy our Emergency Department is, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen immediately.

Winter Wellbeing

Winter Wellbeing

Our services face extra pressure during the colder months. Seasonal illnesses like flu and respiratory infections increase demand, and hospitals often experience delays in discharging patients, making beds harder to free up.

We know these challenges well and have tried-and-tested plans in place to keep services running smoothly. Our dedicated staff have been preparing for weeks to ensure patients receive safe, timely care throughout what is expected to be a difficult winter period.

Winter vaccinations and winter health

If you need urgent medical help but you’re not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Go online at 111.nhs.uk, call 111 or use the NHS App

Flu vaccination is safe and effective. It’s offered every year through the NHS to help protect children and people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

The best time to have your flu vaccine is in the autumn or early winter before flu starts spreading. But you can get your vaccine later.

Bolton Heath Hive

During the session, we will be offering:

  • COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Blood pressure checks
  • General health and wellbeing advice and guidance

Eligibility for the COVID-19 Spring Booster includes:

  • Anyone aged 75 and over
  • Anyone aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system
  • Care home residents

No appointment is needed – this is a walk-in service.

Please share this information with your practice teams, patients, and anyone else who may be interested in attending.

Children’s Vaccinations

Children’s Flu Vaccination Clinics make it easy for families to stay protected at Capitol House, Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1LY

  • 17th Dec 4pm-7pm
  • 23rd Dec 9:30am-2:30pm
  • 29th Dec 9:30am-2:30pm

✅ School-age children (Reception to Year 11) who missed their school vaccine

✅ Children aged 2–3 years

Bring all your kids along and get them vaccinated in one convenient visit. It’s quick, easy, and helps keep your family healthy this winter! Non-Gelatine option is also available if requested

These catch up clinics are appointment only, please contact the School Immunisation Team: 03333 583 397

Select option 1 for Greater Manchester, then option 2 for Bolton. Or you can walk in without booking

If you need urgent medical help but you’re not sure where to go, use NHS 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you – including your GP practice, pharmacy, or self-care at home.

Is your medicine cabinet well stocked for the winter months? Over-the-counter medicines (including paracetamol and ibuprofen) can help you tackle many minor illnesses at home. You can ask your pharmacist what should be in your cabinet. For more information, click here.

Pharmacy First gives patients quick, easy access to support for common conditions through their high street pharmacy.

It includes the supply of appropriate medicines for seven common conditions, aiming to address health issues before they get worse.

For all other health needs, contact your pharmacy or GP practice. You can also access NHS advice and information at www.nhs.uk

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