Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust We provide community and hospital services in Bolton and the surrounding area.

Our Emergency Department is continuing to face extreme pressure. ⚠️ To manage this demand we’re having to turn people aw...
09/02/2026

Our Emergency Department is continuing to face extreme pressure. ⚠️

To manage this demand we’re having to turn people away who could have been treated in the community – like with your GP or at a local pharmacy.

We often hear that people sometimes come to us because they thought it would be quicker than waiting for an appointment. But if your condition isn’t life or limb-threatening, you could actually wait hours to be seen instead of getting help sooner elsewhere.

Please don’t come to the Emergency Department because you think it’s a faster service. We’re doing everything we can to help you - but please help us by choosing the right NHS service for your needs.

Pharmacists can offer advice about and treatment for a range of illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections and aches and pains.

Thank you for your ongoing support at a time when we’re so busy.

All this week we're celebrating National Apprenticeship Week !We'll be sharing stories from some of our colleagues who ...
09/02/2026

All this week we're celebrating National Apprenticeship Week !

We'll be sharing stories from some of our colleagues who have developed their skills through their course.

Olivia Darby started her apprenticeship in 2024 to support her training to become a Registered Dietitian.

“I love to learn and challenge myself both in my job role and university studies. I have particularly enjoyed my placements so far as they have allowed me to build on my knowledge but also highlighted the professional diversity of a dietitian."

Need to see a dentist urgently? Call the Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Care Service on 0333 332 3800. Following an a...
08/02/2026

Need to see a dentist urgently?

Call the Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Care Service on 0333 332 3800.

Following an assessment, you will be offered a same-day or next-day appointment, given advice, or directed to other services.

Our Emergency Department currently has significantly long waits. ‼️We prioritise patients who need emergency care so the...
06/02/2026

Our Emergency Department currently has significantly long waits. ‼️

We prioritise patients who need emergency care so they can receive the treatment they need. If you have a minor illness, you may be seen quicker elsewhere.

Please don’t come to the Emergency Department because you think it’s a faster service. We’re doing everything we can to help you - but please help us by choosing the right NHS service for your needs.

If you're unsure about where to go, please use 111.nhs.uk for advice.

Thank you for your ongoing support during this challenging period.

We are proud to be taking part in the Generation Study by Genomics England to research the use of genome sequencing to s...
05/02/2026

We are proud to be taking part in the Generation Study by Genomics England to research the use of genome sequencing to screen for more than 200 rare conditions in newborn babies.

Early effective intervention can help to prevent longer term health problems associated with certain conditions, keeping children out of hospital, and helping them live healthier lives.

03/02/2026

Early detection saves lives, regular mammograms and self-checks make a big difference.

Thank you to Dr Donna Marie and the screening team for raising awareness and supporting women across our communities.

Did you know what your GP can offer you?Your GP practice is usually the first place you go for medical help after you’ve...
02/02/2026

Did you know what your GP can offer you?

Your GP practice is usually the first place you go for medical help after you’ve tried self-care or seen a pharmacist.

Your general practice can help with check-ups, treat common illnesses, give advice on staying healthy and refer you to specialists if needed.

Your GP practice can provide care and advice for a wide range of things including:

Persistent cough (3 weeks or more)
Ongoing sore throat (1 week or more)
Continuing earache (3 days or more)
Headaches that keep coming back
Cystitis (water infection) that won’t go away (3 days or more)
A breast lump
Blood in your wee or poo
Worries about the menopause
Feeling low or anxious
Ongoing or long-term conditions
Appointments may be online, on the phone or face-to-face and can be made at evenings and weekends.

GP out-of-hours service

Your GP out-of-hours service is for health problems that can’t wait until the next day.

For details on how to contact the service, call your practice and listen to the recorded message, or, you can phone BARDOC directly on 0161 763 8940.

When you use the right NHS service, you get the right treatment sooner.Pharmacists (or chemists) are healthcare professi...
31/01/2026

When you use the right NHS service, you get the right treatment sooner.

Pharmacists (or chemists) are healthcare professionals who can give you expert advice on treating minor illnesses and injuries, including:

Coughs, colds and sore throats
Tummy upsets
Aches and pains
Earache
Skin rashes
Baby teething
Nappy rash

You don’t need an appointment to see a pharmacist, and many are open late and at weekends.

Find your nearest pharmacy - https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

This week, we appeared on the Dutch news programme, NOS, to talk about our involvement in NHS Greater Manchester's pione...
30/01/2026

This week, we appeared on the Dutch news programme, NOS, to talk about our involvement in NHS Greater Manchester's pioneering 'Smokefree Pregnancy Programme'.

The programme offers all pregnant women, and their partners, free and personalised stop-smoking support through a specialist maternity stop-smoking service.

This includes one-to-one advice and guidance, free ni****ne replacement therapy, regular carbon monoxide screening, and an incentive scheme to stay smokefree.

It's successfully reduced smoking at time of delivery by more than 40% and led to more than 6,000 additional babies being born smokefree, since launching in 2018.

They're now looking at a similar pilot in the Netherlands. Take a look 👇

New charging points are being installed at Royal Bolton Hospital to help support the rollout of electric vehicles of the...
30/01/2026

New charging points are being installed at Royal Bolton Hospital to help support the rollout of electric vehicles of the NHS fleet.

Investing in electrical charge points will deliver reductions in fuel and maintenance costs that can be redirected into front line care.

It's after we were awarded £38,363 to install six charge points across the Royal Bolton Hospital site, with work nearly completed.

Once up and running it’s expected to save the Trust £5,000 per year in fuel costs.

The scheme forms part of our Green Plan for 2025-2030, which sets out how we will work towards meeting NHS England’s 2045 net zero targets with a number of priority actions.

Join us on Thursday 29 January as our midwives hold their next walk and talk group to support mums and parents with thei...
28/01/2026

Join us on Thursday 29 January as our midwives hold their next walk and talk group to support mums and parents with their mental health 🚶‍♀️

‘Steps of Support’ welcomes pregnant women, mums, partners and babies to take part in short walks around Bolton’s parks with the aim of bringing people together for conversation and to enjoy the outdoors.

We're meeting 10.30am – 12pm at the café at Clifton Country Park.

27/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

👉www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

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Bolton
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