Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

18/12/2025

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.

‘Santa Aitch’ joined Porsche Centre Bolton for their annual gift appeal to help spread festive joy to those who are spending the Christmas period away from home.

Our staff welcomed Aitch to the children’s ward, E5, where he dropped off presents, handed out autographs and got involved with photos to help people capture the special memories.

If – like Aitch – you would like to spread a little joy to patients who will be spending Christmas in hospital, please consider purchasing a gift from our You Are Not Alone wish list: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/J3YAFUPVBBDE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Alternatively, you can make a donation to our Christmas appeal to help Our Bolton NHS Charity fund equipment that excels, spaces that soothe and moments that matter: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ourchristmasappeal

Thank you Bolton for all your ongoing support 💙

18/12/2025

⚠️ Resident doctor strikes continue today and will run until 7am on Monday 22 December.

We've put robust plans in place to minimise the impact of strikes.

Patients with appointments will be contacted if their appointment needs to be rescheduled.

Our Emergency Department is still here for you in life or limb-threatening emergencies. If your condition isn't urgent, please consider using other NHS services such as your GP, local pharmacy, or 111.nhs.uk.

Resident doctors to take part in industrial action from Wednesday 17 – Monday 22 December Healthcare help available as resources...

17/12/2025

17/12/2025

When Bolton Wanderers come to visit us at Royal Bolton Hospital we know we’re in for a special afternoon ✨

The team spent time with patients and donated gifts - and it was a huge morale boost for our staff too!

Thanks so much for coming 🫶🏻

16/12/2025

Join us on Thursday 18 December 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 Queen's Park.

16/12/2025

Eccles Sixth Form College has launched a heart-warming Christmas box initiative aimed at supporting lonely patients at Royal Bolton Hospital during the festive season.

The initiative has evolved through the Trust’s Volunteering programme and it’s strong collaboration between the Trust and Eccles College, creating opportunities for students to make a real difference in their community.

The project, led by Martin Wilcock, Work Experience and Employability Coordinator at Eccles Sixth Form College, encourages students to explore the broader aspects of social care, including mental health and emotional well-being.

Martin said: “This initiative was brought together to explore other aspects of social care and for the students to understand how they can help with loneliness at Christmas time.

“Why not bring a bit of Christmas cheer to patients who have to stay in hospital over Christmas and they may not have family within the region or no family at all! I’m really pleased with how the appeal has gone.”

15/12/2025

We’re always blown away by the generosity of people across Bolton at Christmas 💙

Pupils and staff at Olive School have kindly donated gifts for our children’s ward and children’s Emergency Department.

We’ve also received a sack of presents from Bolton United FC Youth Club for some of our older patients who will be spending Christmas in hospital.

Thank you for supporting Our Bolton NHS Charity!

15/12/2025

We were honoured to be at the official opening of a state-of the-art medical training building on our Royal Bolton Hospital site.

The University of Greater Manchester welcomed VIP guests to the £40m Institute of Medical Sciences (ISM) for the special ceremony.

Professor Fiona Noden, Chief Executive of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, said: "Across the NHS, we are facing significant challenges: shortages in key specialties, ever-increasing demand for our services, and the ongoing need to support the wellbeing and development of our medical workforce at every stage of their careers.

“By working together in these world-class facilities, we are not just responding to challenges — we are shaping the future."

15/12/2025

Did you know... the NHS Vaccination Van will be at the Bolton Primary Care Hub, TODAY from 9am to 3pm

15/12/2025

Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish colleagues and everyone celebrating the festival of light 💙

13/12/2025

Our Bolton NHS Charity need your help!

Many patients face illness and a hospital stay alone, without family or friends to visit.

You can brighten a patient’s day with a simple, meaningful gift from our ‘You Are Not Alone’ Amazon wish list, which has been carefully curated by our nursing teams.

Your kindness and generosity brings comfort, dignity and hope to patients when they need it most. Choose a gift today and remind someone they are not forgotten or alone. Thank you 💙

11/12/2025

There’s a Christmas tree shining bright at Royal Bolton Hospital’s main entrance for people to remember those we’ve loved and lost 💙

Everyone is welcome to stop by and add a wish on tag - offering people a chance to leave a message, memory, or just a little love.

Thank you to Mal Sheridan, one of our Healthcare Assistants, who came up with the idea and David Waite, Facilities Coordinator, who set up the tree and funding the tags.