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Annette and Pikoulas outside the Breast Unit

21 Aug 2026

Bolton’s Breast Unit expands ‘life-changing’ nipple tattoo service to increase support for women after breast cancer

More breast cancer survivors to be offered nipple tattoos following mastectomy and reconstruction Breast Unit nursing staff have received specialist training to increase clinic capacity Patients describe tattoos as “life-changing”

Hannah Spierson and Neonatal team smile for a picture holding equipment in Neonatal Unit

19 Aug 2026

Bolton neonatal team halves preterm baby intubation rates through new delivery room care

Royal Bolton Hospital halves number of premature babies requiring breathing tubes at birth Use of non-invasive breathing methods have significantly improved outcomes for preterm babies Full findings from quality improvement

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

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