Health

MTX Royal Bolton

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Royal Bolton's new system brings in 'zero theatre cancellations'

Anthony Handley plays football on Wednesdays with the club

Anthony Handley plays football on Wednesdays with the club

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Bolton dad reaches incredible weight goal to keep up with his active 4-year-old twins

Always worth checking!

Always worth checking!

The simple coin trick to test whether your house has 'toxic' lead piping

To protect NHS services this winter, eligible people are being urged to come forward for their jabs as soon as possible

To protect NHS services this winter, eligible people are being urged to come forward for their jabs as soon as possible

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NHS delivers more than one million jabs to protect the NHS this winter

Thousands of honey bees were found

Thousands of honey bees were found

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Thousands of honey bees discovered in hospital grounds

Mill View Residential Care Home

Mill View Residential Care Home

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New care unit to open in Bolton to free up hospital beds this winter

The maternity unit is set to undergo a major refurbishment

The maternity unit is set to undergo a major refurbishment

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One of Royal Bolton's busiest departments to be redesigned in £38M revamp

Dr Mark Durkin developed the talk

Dr Mark Durkin developed the talk

Psychologist gives renowned boxing club talk on 'insights into compassion'

Walkden Medical Centre staff

Walkden Medical Centre staff

The heart-warming reason why 2 medical centre staff members have shaved their heads

NHS North West urges public to protect their health as cold snap hits

NHS North West urges public to protect their health as cold snap hits

NHS issues winter health advice as snow hits the North West

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Staff and volunteers at Bolton Hospice

Staff and volunteers at Bolton Hospice

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Budget decision could make 'bad situation worse' for Bolton Hospice

(L-R) Richard Mundon, Sanjay Arya, Mary Fleming, David Molyneux and Andy Burnham with the CDC Plaque

(L-R) Richard Mundon, Sanjay Arya, Mary Fleming, David Molyneux and Andy Burnham with the CDC Plaque

New £10m health facility officially unveiled

The bust was unveiled at the Institute of Medical Sciences

The bust was unveiled at the Institute of Medical Sciences

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University of Bolton to accept first intake of medical students next year

Bolton-based SpaMedica, which provides cataract surgery to NHS patients, is embarking on an awareness campaign in the north west to let people know they have the right to choose their NHS treatment provider

Bolton-based SpaMedica, which provides cataract surgery to NHS patients, is embarking on an awareness campaign in the north west to let people know they have the right to choose their NHS treatment provider

Door drops and radio ads for cataract surgery provider's campaign

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Pharmacist skin condition warning - how to tell a harmless rash from a fatal illness?

An aerial view of Royal Bolton Hospital

An aerial view of Royal Bolton Hospital

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Extra doctors to be drafted into Bolton to get people 'back into work'

L-R Professor Donald Peebles National Clinical Director for Maternity in England, Jane Pilkington Director of Population Health for NHS Greater Manchester and Andrea Crossfield Population Health Policy and strategy Specialist for NHS Greater Manchester,

L-R Professor Donald Peebles National Clinical Director for Maternity in England, Jane Pilkington Director of Population Health for NHS Greater Manchester and Andrea Crossfield Population Health Policy and strategy Specialist for NHS Greater Manchester,

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Praise as Bolton attempts to go smokefree and help pregnant mothers quit

Help reduce medication waste and support the NHS across Greater Manchester

Help reduce medication waste and support the NHS across Greater Manchester

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New campaign to tackle medication waste in Greater Manchester

Lorraine with mum Glenise and Dave

Lorraine with mum Glenise and Dave

Light up a Life appeal to help keep loved ones memories alive over Christmas

Finger nails and legs were among the places not being washed enough by people in the shower, according to a doctor on TikTok.

Finger nails and legs were among the places not being washed enough by people in the shower, according to a doctor on TikTok.

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Doctor reveals the body parts people aren't washing enough - do you wash these?

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

'Foodie' lost half her body weight after waking up unable to eat

In Greater Manchester last year, more than 31,000 falls-related calls were made to the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)

In Greater Manchester last year, more than 31,000 falls-related calls were made to the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)

NHS issues advice after emergency calls for ambulance surge over one incident

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

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Mum says locking away iPhone and using Nokia helps banish stress acne

Yasmin Qureshi MP speaking at a campaign event

Yasmin Qureshi MP speaking at a campaign event

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Bolton MP backs campaign 'close to her heart' as waiting lists reach 20 months

A doctor examining radiography of a ribcage (Alamy/PA)

A doctor examining radiography of a ribcage (Alamy/PA)

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'The NHS needs to embrace AI and the crucial role it will play'

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

Mum claims daughter nearly died from e.coli on Egypt family holiday

Public health practitioner Ann Marie Taylor with an awareness raising

Public health practitioner Ann Marie Taylor with an awareness raising

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The shocking number of children in Bolton who are obese

Homeless Aid UK volunteers

Homeless Aid UK volunteers

Bolton charity raises concerns over homelessness rates as winter arrives

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

A mum is warning people not to take skinny jabs from 'strangers on the internet'

A mum is warning people not to take skinny jabs from 'strangers on the internet'

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Mum almost died after exceeding recommended jab dose

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

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New trial to find out if red wine can prevent bowel cancer begins

Jen Wilson at one of her Charity Artist stalls

Jen Wilson at one of her Charity Artist stalls

'Special lady' who says 'cancer doesn't define me' raises thousands through artworks

Suzanne Vale, Nicole Manley, Joanne Laidlaw and Amanda Connors outside St Ann's Hospice in Little Hulton

Suzanne Vale, Nicole Manley, Joanne Laidlaw and Amanda Connors outside St Ann's Hospice in Little Hulton

St Anne's Hospice

Celebrations as staff members graduate with a Masters degree

Dr Holmes was struck off the medical register after a series of allegations

Dr Holmes was struck off the medical register after a series of allegations

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Doctor struck off medical register after breaking covid rules and urinating in sink

See some of the most common headaches and ways to treat them

See some of the most common headaches and ways to treat them

The most common types of headaches and the best ways to treat them

A persistent pain or a lump in your stomach could be a sign of bowel cancer and should be checked by a doctor

A persistent pain or a lump in your stomach could be a sign of bowel cancer and should be checked by a doctor

Bowel cancer symptoms that should be checked by a doctor (including tiredness)

UKHSA North West is reminding parents of the simple steps they can take to reduce the spread of stomach bugs and winter illnesses

UKHSA North West is reminding parents of the simple steps they can take to reduce the spread of stomach bugs and winter illnesses

Health agency's warning to parents as norovirus cases rise

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the

Dad's Dr Pepper addiction leaves him with teeth of a pensioner

Pre teen runs for Brain Tumour Research

Pre teen runs for Brain Tumour Research

Schoolgirl's marathon trek in memory of uncle who died aged just 27

Martin Dobson at Beaumont Hospital

Martin Dobson at Beaumont Hospital

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Former England international undergoes 'life-changing surgery' in Bolton

Kennedy News and Media: A gym fanatic regrets her 'vain decision' of a liquid BBL as a quick fix in her quest for the 'ideal bottom'

Kennedy News and Media: A gym fanatic regrets her 'vain decision' of a liquid BBL as a quick fix in her quest for the 'ideal bottom'

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Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Cllr Donaghy and the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Andy Morgan, joined by local care leavers with the positivitree

Cllr Donaghy and the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Andy Morgan, joined by local care leavers with the positivitree

The reason why a tree was planted in one of Bolton's most popular parks

NWAS is announcing plans to deal with the anticipated rise in demand for NHS and ambulance services

NWAS is announcing plans to deal with the anticipated rise in demand for NHS and ambulance services

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North West Ambulance Service issues plea to public ahead of winter

A vaccine for smallpox that can be used to protect people against mpox is available across England and Wales

A vaccine for smallpox that can be used to protect people against mpox is available across England and Wales

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Is a vaccine for mpox available in the UK as cases rise?

PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: MUM FRANCESCA KNEE-WRIGHT, 34, WITH PARTNER DOMINIC

PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: MUM FRANCESCA KNEE-WRIGHT, 34, WITH PARTNER DOMINIC

Mum's health warning as lumps dismissed as an infection turned out to be cancer

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

UKHSA issues new health advice to parents amid norovirus and flu increase

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco urges customers to book free flu jab appointments this winter

A sign on the front of the building

A sign on the front of the building

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'Pest control issue' forces closure of town centre health service

Waters Meeting House

Waters Meeting House

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Future of Waters Meeting House as deal struck to create huge health practice

Emma Dixon at the Nursing Times Awards, where she was honoured

Emma Dixon at the Nursing Times Awards, where she was honoured

Hospice director lauded as 'inspirational leader' honoured at awards night

People in Bolton who are living with and beyond cancer, are being invited to a free health and well-being event

People in Bolton who are living with and beyond cancer, are being invited to a free health and well-being event

Free health and well-being event for cancer patients in Bolton

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London