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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

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