Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
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We provide hospital and community services in and around Bolton.
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Visit our website boltonft.nhs.uk
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Visit our website boltonft.nhs.uk
Christmas has come early for children and young people staying at Royal Bolton Hospital as BRIT Award winner and I’m A Celebrity campmate, Aitch, delivered presents ahead of the big day.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Christmas has come early for children and young people staying at Royal Bolton Hospital as BRIT Award winner and I’m A Celebrity campmate, Aitch, delivered presents ahead of the big day.
www.boltonft.nhs.uk/news/2025/12...
@parkschoolacademy.bsky.social
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@parkschoolacademy.bsky.social
We've won an award for speeding up district nurse referrals and providing patients with safer care more quickly using technology.
Our Digital teams were recognised in the HTN Health Tech Awards ‘best use of digital for improving care pathways’ category.
Our Digital teams were recognised in the HTN Health Tech Awards ‘best use of digital for improving care pathways’ category.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust win HTN Health Tech Award for improving patient care - Bolton NHS FT
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has won an award for work to speed up district nurse referrals and provide patients with safer care more quickly.
www.boltonft.nhs.uk
October 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We've won an award for speeding up district nurse referrals and providing patients with safer care more quickly using technology.
Our Digital teams were recognised in the HTN Health Tech Awards ‘best use of digital for improving care pathways’ category.
Our Digital teams were recognised in the HTN Health Tech Awards ‘best use of digital for improving care pathways’ category.
You're invited to join our Annual Members' Meeting tomorrow!
This event offers a unique opportunity to hear about our achievements and plans for the future of healthcare in Bolton.
📅 Wednesday 15 October
📍 Lecture Theatre, University Medical School, Royal Bolton Hospital
🕐 1-3pm
This event offers a unique opportunity to hear about our achievements and plans for the future of healthcare in Bolton.
📅 Wednesday 15 October
📍 Lecture Theatre, University Medical School, Royal Bolton Hospital
🕐 1-3pm
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust invites public to Annual Members' Meeting 2025 - Bolton NHS FT
People in Bolton are being invited to join Bolton NHS Foundation Trust’s Annual Members Meeting on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
www.boltonft.nhs.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
You're invited to join our Annual Members' Meeting tomorrow!
This event offers a unique opportunity to hear about our achievements and plans for the future of healthcare in Bolton.
📅 Wednesday 15 October
📍 Lecture Theatre, University Medical School, Royal Bolton Hospital
🕐 1-3pm
This event offers a unique opportunity to hear about our achievements and plans for the future of healthcare in Bolton.
📅 Wednesday 15 October
📍 Lecture Theatre, University Medical School, Royal Bolton Hospital
🕐 1-3pm
Thank you to our volunteers and iFM teams who helped tidy our Baby Memorial Garden last night.
It’s as we prepare to host our annual #waveoflight event this Wednesday 15 October at 6.45pm.
People are welcome to join us as we remember the lives of babies who sadly died too soon.
It’s as we prepare to host our annual #waveoflight event this Wednesday 15 October at 6.45pm.
People are welcome to join us as we remember the lives of babies who sadly died too soon.
October 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Thank you to our volunteers and iFM teams who helped tidy our Baby Memorial Garden last night.
It’s as we prepare to host our annual #waveoflight event this Wednesday 15 October at 6.45pm.
People are welcome to join us as we remember the lives of babies who sadly died too soon.
It’s as we prepare to host our annual #waveoflight event this Wednesday 15 October at 6.45pm.
People are welcome to join us as we remember the lives of babies who sadly died too soon.
Individuals and teams who work to provide life changing care to people in Bolton have been recognised at our FABB Awards 2025.
The celebration shines a spotlight on the work of those on the frontline and the staff working behind the scenes.
Take a look 👇
The celebration shines a spotlight on the work of those on the frontline and the staff working behind the scenes.
Take a look 👇
FABB Awards 2025 sees Bolton’s NHS staff recognised for making ‘lasting difference’ - Bolton NHS FT
Bolton’s health and care staff recognised for making ‘lasting difference’ at FABB Awards 2025 More than 600 nominations received to...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Individuals and teams who work to provide life changing care to people in Bolton have been recognised at our FABB Awards 2025.
The celebration shines a spotlight on the work of those on the frontline and the staff working behind the scenes.
Take a look 👇
The celebration shines a spotlight on the work of those on the frontline and the staff working behind the scenes.
Take a look 👇
🚨 Our Emergency Department is extremely busy!
Please only attend in a life or limb-threatening emergency.
Choosing the most appropriate place for care allows our staff to concentrate on people whose lives are at risk.
Please use 111.nhs.uk for advice.
Please only attend in a life or limb-threatening emergency.
Choosing the most appropriate place for care allows our staff to concentrate on people whose lives are at risk.
Please use 111.nhs.uk for advice.
October 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🚨 Our Emergency Department is extremely busy!
Please only attend in a life or limb-threatening emergency.
Choosing the most appropriate place for care allows our staff to concentrate on people whose lives are at risk.
Please use 111.nhs.uk for advice.
Please only attend in a life or limb-threatening emergency.
Choosing the most appropriate place for care allows our staff to concentrate on people whose lives are at risk.
Please use 111.nhs.uk for advice.
You're invited to join a candle-lit service at Royal Bolton Hospital to remember babies who sadly died too soon.
The #WaveOfLight is taking place on Wednesday 15 October in our Baby Memorial Garden to mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week #BLAW.
Read more ⤵️
The #WaveOfLight is taking place on Wednesday 15 October in our Baby Memorial Garden to mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week #BLAW.
Read more ⤵️
People invited to join Wave of Light service at Royal Bolton Hospital - Bolton NHS FT
People across Bolton are invited to join a special candle-lit service at Royal Bolton Hospital to remember babies who sadly died too soon.
www.boltonft.nhs.uk
October 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
You're invited to join a candle-lit service at Royal Bolton Hospital to remember babies who sadly died too soon.
The #WaveOfLight is taking place on Wednesday 15 October in our Baby Memorial Garden to mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week #BLAW.
Read more ⤵️
The #WaveOfLight is taking place on Wednesday 15 October in our Baby Memorial Garden to mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week #BLAW.
Read more ⤵️
Look and feel every month.
Most people survive breast cancer if treated at an early stage.
Your GP wants to hear about any changes.
Visit NHS.uk and search ‘check your breasts’.
#GMBreastCancer #LookAndFeelEveryMonth
Most people survive breast cancer if treated at an early stage.
Your GP wants to hear about any changes.
Visit NHS.uk and search ‘check your breasts’.
#GMBreastCancer #LookAndFeelEveryMonth
October 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Look and feel every month.
Most people survive breast cancer if treated at an early stage.
Your GP wants to hear about any changes.
Visit NHS.uk and search ‘check your breasts’.
#GMBreastCancer #LookAndFeelEveryMonth
Most people survive breast cancer if treated at an early stage.
Your GP wants to hear about any changes.
Visit NHS.uk and search ‘check your breasts’.
#GMBreastCancer #LookAndFeelEveryMonth
Businesses are celebrating the achievements of Bolton’s health and care workers at the FABB Awards 2025.
Our annual awards are fully sponsored thanks to the generosity of businesses up and down the country.
We'll be announcing the winners on Friday!
Our annual awards are fully sponsored thanks to the generosity of businesses up and down the country.
We'll be announcing the winners on Friday!
Businesses help celebrate Bolton’s health and care staff at FABB Awards 2025 - Bolton NHS FT
Businesses are helping celebrate the successes and achievements of Bolton’s health and care workers at the FABB Awards 2025.
www.boltonft.nhs.uk
October 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Businesses are celebrating the achievements of Bolton’s health and care workers at the FABB Awards 2025.
Our annual awards are fully sponsored thanks to the generosity of businesses up and down the country.
We'll be announcing the winners on Friday!
Our annual awards are fully sponsored thanks to the generosity of businesses up and down the country.
We'll be announcing the winners on Friday!
You're invited to join us for our Annual Members' Meeting on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
🕐 1pm – 3pm
📍 Lecture Theatre, Bolton School of Medicine, Royal Bolton Hospital
Find out more 👇
🕐 1pm – 3pm
📍 Lecture Theatre, Bolton School of Medicine, Royal Bolton Hospital
Find out more 👇
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust invites public to Annual Members' Meeting 2025 - Bolton NHS FT
People in Bolton are being invited to join Bolton NHS Foundation Trust’s Annual Members Meeting on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
www.boltonft.nhs.uk
October 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
You're invited to join us for our Annual Members' Meeting on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
🕐 1pm – 3pm
📍 Lecture Theatre, Bolton School of Medicine, Royal Bolton Hospital
Find out more 👇
🕐 1pm – 3pm
📍 Lecture Theatre, Bolton School of Medicine, Royal Bolton Hospital
Find out more 👇
It's time to shine a spotlight on our final Charity Supporter of the Year nominee at this year's FABB Awards 🌟
Fintan, Becca and Willow raised thousands of pounds for Our Bolton NHS Charity alongside their family and friends. Here's a little more about their story 👇
Fintan, Becca and Willow raised thousands of pounds for Our Bolton NHS Charity alongside their family and friends. Here's a little more about their story 👇
October 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's time to shine a spotlight on our final Charity Supporter of the Year nominee at this year's FABB Awards 🌟
Fintan, Becca and Willow raised thousands of pounds for Our Bolton NHS Charity alongside their family and friends. Here's a little more about their story 👇
Fintan, Becca and Willow raised thousands of pounds for Our Bolton NHS Charity alongside their family and friends. Here's a little more about their story 👇
Our FABB Awards 2025 countdown continues by shining a spotlight on our incredible Charity Supporter of the Year finalists 🌟
For over 15 years, Debbie and her charity, Boot Out Breast Cancer, have supported Bolton’s Breast Unit.
For over 15 years, Debbie and her charity, Boot Out Breast Cancer, have supported Bolton’s Breast Unit.
October 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Our FABB Awards 2025 countdown continues by shining a spotlight on our incredible Charity Supporter of the Year finalists 🌟
For over 15 years, Debbie and her charity, Boot Out Breast Cancer, have supported Bolton’s Breast Unit.
For over 15 years, Debbie and her charity, Boot Out Breast Cancer, have supported Bolton’s Breast Unit.
We are aware of the incident in Crumpsall, North Manchester.
Our priority is to ensure the safety and care of patients and staff. We are working closely with partners to manage any impact and we are on standby should our support be needed.
Our priority is to ensure the safety and care of patients and staff. We are working closely with partners to manage any impact and we are on standby should our support be needed.
October 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We are aware of the incident in Crumpsall, North Manchester.
Our priority is to ensure the safety and care of patients and staff. We are working closely with partners to manage any impact and we are on standby should our support be needed.
Our priority is to ensure the safety and care of patients and staff. We are working closely with partners to manage any impact and we are on standby should our support be needed.
Congratulations to our Infection, Prevention and Control team for their incredible work to tackle rates of MRSA.
This month’s new national league table shows we are first in the country for low MRSA rates, with our last case more than 540 days ago.
Thank you to everyone who made this happen.
This month’s new national league table shows we are first in the country for low MRSA rates, with our last case more than 540 days ago.
Thank you to everyone who made this happen.
September 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Congratulations to our Infection, Prevention and Control team for their incredible work to tackle rates of MRSA.
This month’s new national league table shows we are first in the country for low MRSA rates, with our last case more than 540 days ago.
Thank you to everyone who made this happen.
This month’s new national league table shows we are first in the country for low MRSA rates, with our last case more than 540 days ago.
Thank you to everyone who made this happen.
We're continuing our FABB Awards 2025 countdown by celebrating our Charity Supporter of the Year finalists 🌟
Today we're sharing the Real family's inspiring story 🧵👇
Today we're sharing the Real family's inspiring story 🧵👇
September 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We're continuing our FABB Awards 2025 countdown by celebrating our Charity Supporter of the Year finalists 🌟
Today we're sharing the Real family's inspiring story 🧵👇
Today we're sharing the Real family's inspiring story 🧵👇
For the first time ever we have a Charity Supporter of the Year Award at this year's FABB Awards 🌟
To celebrate, this week we'll be shining a spotlight on each of our shortlisted fundraisers.
We're starting with the incredible Betty! Here's a little more about her story 👇
To celebrate, this week we'll be shining a spotlight on each of our shortlisted fundraisers.
We're starting with the incredible Betty! Here's a little more about her story 👇
September 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
For the first time ever we have a Charity Supporter of the Year Award at this year's FABB Awards 🌟
To celebrate, this week we'll be shining a spotlight on each of our shortlisted fundraisers.
We're starting with the incredible Betty! Here's a little more about her story 👇
To celebrate, this week we'll be shining a spotlight on each of our shortlisted fundraisers.
We're starting with the incredible Betty! Here's a little more about her story 👇
We're unveiling our new Green Plan to help drive our efforts to meet NHS England’s 2045 net zero targets.
The plan sets out 30 priority actions to take between 2025 and 2030 across 10 areas of focus, including transport, estates and medicines.
The plan sets out 30 priority actions to take between 2025 and 2030 across 10 areas of focus, including transport, estates and medicines.
September 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We're unveiling our new Green Plan to help drive our efforts to meet NHS England’s 2045 net zero targets.
The plan sets out 30 priority actions to take between 2025 and 2030 across 10 areas of focus, including transport, estates and medicines.
The plan sets out 30 priority actions to take between 2025 and 2030 across 10 areas of focus, including transport, estates and medicines.
Happy World Pharmacists Day!
Across a wide-range of roles, our incredible and highly-skilled pharmacists provide services that allow us to deliver the best possible care 💙
Our Trainee Pharmacists have been hosting a stand at Royal Bolton Hospital to promote the day.
Across a wide-range of roles, our incredible and highly-skilled pharmacists provide services that allow us to deliver the best possible care 💙
Our Trainee Pharmacists have been hosting a stand at Royal Bolton Hospital to promote the day.
September 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Happy World Pharmacists Day!
Across a wide-range of roles, our incredible and highly-skilled pharmacists provide services that allow us to deliver the best possible care 💙
Our Trainee Pharmacists have been hosting a stand at Royal Bolton Hospital to promote the day.
Across a wide-range of roles, our incredible and highly-skilled pharmacists provide services that allow us to deliver the best possible care 💙
Our Trainee Pharmacists have been hosting a stand at Royal Bolton Hospital to promote the day.
Pregnant women across Bolton are being encouraged to protect themselves and their babies this winter by getting vaccinated against influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough), and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus).
Full details ⤵️
Full details ⤵️
Protect your baby this winter: Vaccines available for pregnant women at Royal Bolton Hospital - Bolton NHS FT
Pregnant women urged to protect themselves and their babies this winter Vaccines available for flu, whooping cough and RSV All...
www.boltonft.nhs.uk
September 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Pregnant women across Bolton are being encouraged to protect themselves and their babies this winter by getting vaccinated against influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough), and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus).
Full details ⤵️
Full details ⤵️
Every day, someone dies waiting for an organ transplant.
This Organ Donation Week (22-28 September), confirm your organ donor status and help save lives.
You can register your decision on the Organ Donation website: www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-you...
#OrganDonationWeek #ODW25
This Organ Donation Week (22-28 September), confirm your organ donor status and help save lives.
You can register your decision on the Organ Donation website: www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-you...
#OrganDonationWeek #ODW25
September 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Every day, someone dies waiting for an organ transplant.
This Organ Donation Week (22-28 September), confirm your organ donor status and help save lives.
You can register your decision on the Organ Donation website: www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-you...
#OrganDonationWeek #ODW25
This Organ Donation Week (22-28 September), confirm your organ donor status and help save lives.
You can register your decision on the Organ Donation website: www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-you...
#OrganDonationWeek #ODW25
It's been a busy week showcasing our Martha's Rule work.
To coincide with #WorldPatientSafetyDay we launched the initiative in our paediatric inpatient wards.
Then we welcomed Heather Pritchard and Wendy Stobbs from NHS England to share our learning and implementation.
To coincide with #WorldPatientSafetyDay we launched the initiative in our paediatric inpatient wards.
Then we welcomed Heather Pritchard and Wendy Stobbs from NHS England to share our learning and implementation.
September 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
It's been a busy week showcasing our Martha's Rule work.
To coincide with #WorldPatientSafetyDay we launched the initiative in our paediatric inpatient wards.
Then we welcomed Heather Pritchard and Wendy Stobbs from NHS England to share our learning and implementation.
To coincide with #WorldPatientSafetyDay we launched the initiative in our paediatric inpatient wards.
Then we welcomed Heather Pritchard and Wendy Stobbs from NHS England to share our learning and implementation.
On Monday 22 September, Maternity Triage will be relocating to R1, followed by the Antenatal Day Unit (ANDU) on Wednesday 24 September.
This relocation is to support the multi-million pound transformation of our Maternity and Women’s Health Unit, due to complete in early 2027.
This relocation is to support the multi-million pound transformation of our Maternity and Women’s Health Unit, due to complete in early 2027.
September 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
On Monday 22 September, Maternity Triage will be relocating to R1, followed by the Antenatal Day Unit (ANDU) on Wednesday 24 September.
This relocation is to support the multi-million pound transformation of our Maternity and Women’s Health Unit, due to complete in early 2027.
This relocation is to support the multi-million pound transformation of our Maternity and Women’s Health Unit, due to complete in early 2027.
We're launching a new campaign at Royal Bolton Hospital to help reduce the number of patient falls on wards.
‘Call Don’t Fall’ aims to raise awareness of the steps patients and their loved ones can take to prevent falls whilst they’re in hospital.
‘Call Don’t Fall’ aims to raise awareness of the steps patients and their loved ones can take to prevent falls whilst they’re in hospital.
September 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
We're launching a new campaign at Royal Bolton Hospital to help reduce the number of patient falls on wards.
‘Call Don’t Fall’ aims to raise awareness of the steps patients and their loved ones can take to prevent falls whilst they’re in hospital.
‘Call Don’t Fall’ aims to raise awareness of the steps patients and their loved ones can take to prevent falls whilst they’re in hospital.
🤩 We're getting ready to celebrate our incredible staff at this year's FABB Awards!
The shortlist is live on our website, which recognises the inspiring work that takes place every day across Bolton to provide care, support and treatment.
Take a look ➡️ www.boltonft.nhs.uk/news/2025/09...
The shortlist is live on our website, which recognises the inspiring work that takes place every day across Bolton to provide care, support and treatment.
Take a look ➡️ www.boltonft.nhs.uk/news/2025/09...
September 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🤩 We're getting ready to celebrate our incredible staff at this year's FABB Awards!
The shortlist is live on our website, which recognises the inspiring work that takes place every day across Bolton to provide care, support and treatment.
Take a look ➡️ www.boltonft.nhs.uk/news/2025/09...
The shortlist is live on our website, which recognises the inspiring work that takes place every day across Bolton to provide care, support and treatment.
Take a look ➡️ www.boltonft.nhs.uk/news/2025/09...
We're celebrating the retirement of midwife Anne Grimshaw, who has been at Bolton and in the NHS for 51 years!
She's provided care to hundreds of women, babies and families, as well as mentored lots of our midwives.
Thank you Anne for your commitment and service to the NHS 💙
She's provided care to hundreds of women, babies and families, as well as mentored lots of our midwives.
Thank you Anne for your commitment and service to the NHS 💙
September 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We're celebrating the retirement of midwife Anne Grimshaw, who has been at Bolton and in the NHS for 51 years!
She's provided care to hundreds of women, babies and families, as well as mentored lots of our midwives.
Thank you Anne for your commitment and service to the NHS 💙
She's provided care to hundreds of women, babies and families, as well as mentored lots of our midwives.
Thank you Anne for your commitment and service to the NHS 💙