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An aerial view of the Maternity and Women's Health Unit and Royal Bolton Hospital as construction continues

2 Oct 2026

Major milestones reached in Royal Bolton Hospital’s maternity redevelopment programme

£38m maternity unit redevelopment progressing, with a newly refurbished theatre opening this month. New reception, waiting areas and toilets due to open in September, with further upgrades underway. By 2028,

Bolton wins HSJ Patient Safety Award

29 Sep 2026

Bolton wins HSJ Patient Safety Award for work to improve safety for Deaf patients

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Bolton Deaf Society won the HSJ Patient Safety Award for improving access to Martha’s Rule for Deaf patients Deaf patients worked alongside NHS teams to

25 Sep 2026

You’re warmly invited to join our Wave of Light service at Royal Bolton Hospital

Wave of Light service on 15 October offers a chance to remember babies lost during pregnancy, birth or infancy The event includes candle lighting, reflection and support for families affected

Organ Donation Week graphic that directs people to the organ donation website

23 Sep 2026

People in Bolton urged to register their decision to be an organ donor by the end of the year

Bolton residents encouraged to register organ donation decision to help save more lives Since 2015, organ donations facilitated by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust have helped save 85 lives Organ Donation

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