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Steps of Support - Walk & Talk Group - Thursday 25th June

Steps of Support - Walk & Talk Group - Led by Bolton Specialist Mental Health Midwives.

If you are pregnant or already had your baby, you are welcome to join the Walk & Talk Group to be held on Thursday 25th June 10.30am to 12noon - meeting at the cafe in Queens Park, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4RU - Queens Park Bolton

Steps of Support - Walk & Talk Group

Published on 12th Jun 2026

Important Patient Notice: Junior Doctor Strike (15–18 June)

Important Patient Notice Junior Doctors Strike

Published on 12th Jun 2026

Social Prescriber Link Worker

Social Prescribing Link Worker: Halliwell - Andrea Hollman

As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, Andrea can offer a wide range of support to help improve your wellbeing. This includes assistance with housing, mental health, employment, finances, immigration, social needs, carer support, and community involvement.

Please see attached poster on how to contact Andrea directly or to scan the QR code to self refer.

Social Prescribing Poster

Please be aware that Andrea can only work with patients that are registered at the following:

Dr Uddin & Dr Anwar, Halliwell Surgery
Dr Rizwan & Dr Awan, Halliwell Surgery
Dr Jeyam & Dr Jesudas, Halliwell Surgery
Burnside Surgery, Waters Meeting
Dr Sidda, Waters Meeting
Octagon Medical Centre, Lever Chambers

Published on 22nd Apr 2026

Adult Community Learning Events

Bolton College hold community learning courses in the community for adultsaged 19 or over. Please see attached posters for venues and dates of courses between April to June.

Brownlow Fold Community Learning Centre

Brownlow Fold Community Learning Centre Apr-Jun 26

Farnworth Library

Farnworth Library Apr-Jun

Deane & Derby Community Learning Centre

Deane & Derby Community Learning Centre Apr-Jun 26

You can enrol for courses online at www.boltoncollege.ac.uk or in person by coming into one of our college buildings.

Published on 20th Apr 2026

Exam season support, tips and tools

Kooth is an online support and counselling service used throughout Greater Manchester for 10-25 year olds. The service is to support this group with mental health support - https://www.kooth.com/

As we approach Easter holidays and the height of exam season for many young people, who may be feeling the pressure and need some support.

Kooth_Exam support

Kooth_Coping with exam stress.pdf
https://explore.kooth.com/the-exam-stress-calm-zone/
https://explore.kooth.com/10-things-standard-exams-dont-measure/

Published on 1st Apr 2026

Latest Newsletter

Spring 2026 Practice Newsletter

Published on 23rd Mar 2026

Meningitis Outbreak & the Vaccine

Please click on the link for more information on the Meningitis B vaccine.

MenB outbreak - vaccine information

Published on 18th Mar 2026

Breast Screening Programme

Bolton Breast Screening service

Published on 16th Dec 2025

Bolton Cancer Voices

Do you love to sing? Have you ever had a cancer diagnosis?

Founded in June 2012 Bolton Cancer Voices is an inspirational, welcoming Choir open to anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis of any type at any time.

Membership is FREE: there is no requirement to read music and no auditions to worry about.

For more information, see attached poster.Bolton Cancer Voices

Published on 1st Sep 2025

Guide to Digital Support in Bolton

Please find attached a number of support offers for Bolton residents such as digital literacy, employability advice and advice and guidance for asylum seekers

Bolton Digital Support ES Promo Flyers (19.05.25)

Published on 4th Jun 2025

The call I just took campaign

Receptionists are not ‘just admin’ — they are patient advocates, navigating complex systems to get people the care they need. They are the gateway to the clinical team, and without them, there is no access. But constant abuse is pushing them to breaking point. Burnout is rising, and we are losing skilled staff who can no longer absorb the emotional toll. This campaign is a call for compassion — because protecting our reception teams protects access to care. You don't know what happened on the call they just took..please click on this link to see the latest campaign

https://youtu.be/XrlETspRMlA

Published on 14th May 2025