Octagon Medical Centre

Octagon Medical Centre The surgery is located in the centre of Bolton and offer a variety of services between 08:00-18:30

When We Are Closed: If you require urgent medical assistance that cannot wait until the surgery re opens, please ring the out of hours number on 0161 763 8940. If you have a life threatening medical emergency please dial 999

13/02/2026

National Heart Month is a great time to think about simple ways to protect your heart and improve your long-term health. ❤️🩺💪✨

Checking your blood pressure, understanding your heart age and making positive lifestyle changes like stopping smoking can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Small steps taken today can make a big difference for your future heart health.

If you experience chest pain and tightness, or shortness of breath, call 999 📲

Calculate your heart age: https://ow.ly/TWQe50YcP7A
Check your blood pressure reading: https://ow.ly/UeaY50YcP7y
Read about smoking and your blood pressure: https://ow.ly/UInV50YcP7z

11/02/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week is a great opportunity to think about how we can support children’s wellbeing in everyday life. 🧠💙📱✨

Creating healthy habits around screen time and internet use, having open conversations about what children see online, and knowing where to find support can all make a positive difference.

For families waiting for neurodiversity or mental health assessments, trusted guidance and early support can help while you’re on the journey. Small, consistent actions at home can help children feel safer, more confident and better supported.

Read about talking to children about healthy internet use: 🔗https://ow.ly/MOLY50Ycgnw

Explore Parentkind’s online safety toolkit: 🔗https://ow.ly/JFee50Ycgny

Get NSPCC online safety advice for parents and carers: 🔗https://ow.ly/koFE50YcgnC

Find out more about Children’s Mental Health Week: 🔗https://ow.ly/UAVO50YcgnH

The Walk of Hope team invites you to join them on Monday 16th February at 12pm for the Bolton Walk of Hope.📍 Meeting poi...
09/02/2026

The Walk of Hope team invites you to join them on Monday 16th February at 12pm for the Bolton Walk of Hope.

📍 Meeting point: Bolton Town Hall steps (near the coffee house)
👟Approx. walk length: 1.5km

This walk is about coming together, raising awareness, and reminding one another that every step counts. Whether you walk in memory, in support, or simply to stand alongside others, you are very welcome.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. 💛

09/02/2026

HIV testing is quick, confidential and an important part of looking after your sexual health. Many people with HIV do not have symptoms, so testing is the only way to know your status.

Free testing options are available, including home testing and local services, making it easier than ever to get checked. Prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment mean people with HIV can live long, healthy lives. 🧪💙🩺✨

Order a free HIV test: https://ow.ly/WnF450Y8L7R
Learn about HIV Prevention England and prevention support: https://ow.ly/29wo50Y8L7Y
Read about antibody and antigen tests: https://ow.ly/Syh250Y8L7X
Get information about HIV and AIDS: https://ow.ly/ETYf50Y8L7W

Bolton Health and Care Partnership Neighbourhood Bulletin 📰🌟Click the images to read 👉📱
07/02/2026

Bolton Health and Care Partnership Neighbourhood Bulletin 📰🌟

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Next Steps - February 2026 Schedule of Activities 🌟One-Off Activities. Registration Needed.Please contact our Community ...
06/02/2026

Next Steps - February 2026 Schedule of Activities 🌟

One-Off Activities. Registration Needed.

Please contact our Community Engagement Worker Janet 07919 211288 or email us nextsteps@gmmh.nhs.uk

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Bolton Macmillan Information & Support Service February 2026 🌟Click the images to read 👉 📱
05/02/2026

Bolton Macmillan Information & Support Service February 2026 🌟

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Mind’s Time to Talk Day is a reminder that talking really can change lives. Whether you’re feeling lonely around Valenti...
05/02/2026

Mind’s Time to Talk Day is a reminder that talking really can change lives. Whether you’re feeling lonely around Valentine’s Day, coping with grief or bereavement, or struggling with your mental health, you deserve to be heard and supported.

If you’re waiting for therapy, there are ways to look after yourself, manage difficult feelings and find support in the meantime. Small conversations, with friends, family or professionals, can be a powerful first step towards feeling less alone. 💙🗣️🌱✨

Read Mind’s advice on coping while on a waiting list for therapy: https://ow.ly/ljEp50Y85Sf

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day is a chance to raise awareness of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and the importance of national screening programmes for bowel, breast and cervical cancer. Screening can help find changes early, before symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be successful. 💙✨

Many people diagnosed with cancer now live longer and better lives thanks to improvements in detection, treatment and support. Understanding risk factors, making healthy lifestyle choices and attending screening when invited can all help reduce risk and improve survival. Support is also available for anyone affected by cancer, from diagnosis through recovery and beyond. 🎗️

View cancer survival statistics: https://ow.ly/3GfR50Y82Jj
Learn about NHS screening and early diagnosis: https://ow.ly/lrXt50Y82JH
Read about causes and risk factors for cancer: https://ow.ly/NZHo50Y82Jr

04/02/2026

Turn on notifications to stay on top of messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they're sent.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

02/02/2026

Sexual Violence Awareness Week is a time to highlight support for anyone affected by sexual assault or sexual violence, including women and men. 💜

Help is available if you have experienced abuse, are worried about someone else, or need advice on staying safe. Confidential support, medical care, forensic services and sexual health checks (including STI testing) can be accessed through specialist services.

You may also see emergency alert test notifications on your phone during national testing. Opting out can help some people keep phones hidden and safe, as these alerts override silent and do not disturb settings.

You are not alone, and support is there when you are ready. 🕊️🩺✨

🔗 Get personal safety & domestic abuse advice: https://ow.ly/aUkm50Y5Yy1

🔗 Read about sexual violence against men: https://ow.ly/nQXG50Y5YxS

🔗 NHS help after r**e and sexual assault (including SARC services): https://ow.ly/fw3550Y5YxV

🔗 How to opt out of emergency phone alerts: https://ow.ly/ZgJh50Y5Yy0

Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to help the NHS save money while staying informed about your healthcare...
30/01/2026

Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to help the NHS save money while staying informed about your healthcare. 💙

Notifications can remind you about appointments, test results, prescriptions and important updates, helping reduce missed appointments and unnecessary letters or texts.

Using the NHS App makes it easier to manage your health in one place, saves time for NHS services and helps resources be used where they are needed most. Making this small change can have a big impact for you and the NHS. 📱

Learn how to manage NHS App notifications: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/managing-nhs-app-notifications/

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Lever Chambers Health Centre, Ashburner Street
Bolton
BL11SQ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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