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New Advice for Male Patients taking Valproate

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recently issued new advice for male patients taking Valproate. Valproate is a medication used to help manage epilepsy and some mood disorders. Common brand names include Epilim and Depakote. The MHRA has advised that new studies have shown that pregnancies conceived whilst the father is taking…

Think Pharmacy First

Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment and, when appropriate, some prescription medicine, for seven common conditions, without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers…

Targeted Lung Health Checks

Catching lung cancer early can make all the difference. The NHS are offering free lung health checks for anyone who’s ever smoked (including shisha) and is aged from 55-74 years. This programme helps to identify lung cancers at a much earlier stage, before you may have any symptoms, when it is much more treatable. Look…

Eye Problem? Think Optometry

The NHS Greater Manchester Community Urgent Eye Care Service (CUES) provides urgent assessment, treatment or referral for sudden onset eye problems such as flashes, floaters, vision loss or minor eye injuries. This service is available in all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester. If you have any problems with your eyes, including the symptoms below, you…

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccines Available at Pharmacies

Pharmacies across Greater Manchester are offering free measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines to eligible patients, aged five and over, to make it quicker and easier for people to get vaccinated and get protected. With cases of Measles on the increase in Greater Manchester, it’s more important than ever to get vaccinated. No appointment is…

Accessing Urgent Mental Health Support

A new way for people to access the right support in a mental health crisis has been introduced across the North West. Anyone needing urgent mental health support can now call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for 24/7 access to urgent support. The service continues to be provided by the same organisations,…

Grab a COVID Jab

Bolton GP Federation are inviting people to attend one of their mobile or health hive clinics for COVID Vaccinations. They will also be offering: – Health Checks – Health and Wellbeing Advice – Cancer Screening Advice and Guidance – COVID Vaccinations The poster above gives details of when the Mobile Van is available. There will…

Dry January 2025

Get ready for the #DryJanuaryChallenge 2025! It’s the perfect time to reset and experience all the benefits of a month off booze. Download the free Try Dry® app to track your progress and stay motivated throughout the month: bit.ly/dryjanuarychallengesignup

Make 2025 The Year You Quit Smoking For Good

Make 2025 the year you quit smoking for good. There’s lots of free support available to help you. Join thousands of other people preparing to quit smoking this New Year. Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. You’re far more likely to quit smoking successfully with the right support. Discover…

Free Health and Wellbeing Event 06/11/2024

Bolton residents, who are living with and beyond cancer, are being invited to a FREE Health and Wellbeing event being staged in the town next month. The event will take place on Wednesday, 6th November 2024 at The Bridge Church, 109 Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1JX, from 1.00 PM to 3.30 PM. Bolton NHS Foundation…

New RSV Vaccination for Older Adults and Pregnant Patients

A vaccine to help protect against RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) will be available on the NHS from 1st September 2024. You will be able to get the vaccine if: – you’re aged 75 to 79 – you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more – this will help protect your baby for the first few months after…

How to Stay Healthy, Safe and Well this Summer

The school holidays can bring warmer weather, trips away, more time outdoors and a change to make memories with the kids. However, Summer can be challenging too. Less time in school and more time ‘playing out’ can make minor injuries more likely and little ones can still pick up bugs. With no school dinners and…

Hepatitis C Awareness – Get a Free Home Test Kit

The NHS is committed to eliminating Hepatitis C as a major public health issue in England. Despite great progress, there are thousands of people living with the virus, without knowing about it. This World Hepatitis Day (Sunday 28th July 2024), we all have a part to play. We must make patients aware of the ways…

Supporting Cervical Screening Awareness Week 17th – 24th June

Cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer. It isn’t always easy for everyone, but there are some things that you can do to help make the appointment easier. Click on The Eve Appeal link below for more information. The site has some top tips to help make cervical screening a bit easier. If you would like…

Tea and T’Internet Digital Drop In

If you need NHS App support with your laptop, tablet or smartphone, you can call in to a Tea and T’Internet digital drop in, enjoy a hot drink and chat to the Bolton Council staff. There’s a drop in at Central Library each week and the listed libraries below once a month. There’s no need…

NHS App – Have you turned on your notifications?

You probably know about the NHS App – you might even be using it. But have you turned on your notifications? Turning on your notifications means you’ll see any messages we send you immediately, rather than having to login to the app to see if we have sent you a message. Go to your device…

New Diabetic Eye Screening Patient Portal Has Launched

Diabetic patients can now manage their appointments and view their results and retinal images – anytime, anywhere, using their NHS login on a PC, tablet or smartphone. Please click the link below to access the portal. The NHS Login offers a high level of security for patient data and information. If patients are not already…

Free Delirium Online Training for Family Members and Carers

Delivered alongside carers with lived experience. Thursday 16th May 2024 4.30 PM – 6.30 PM during Dementia Action Week. Delirium causes a short term confused state and can develop over hours or days. It is a sign of an underlying illness. Older people and people with dementia are at greater risk of developing delirium. The…

Our Online Consultation Provider is Changing

From 07.30 am on Thursday 25th January 2024, our Online Consultation provider will be changing to eConsult. What does this mean? This means that the usual Online Consultation form that patients have been used to using will be changing. You will still be able to access the the new form via our home page and…

Measles cases are on the rise in England

measles cases are rising in england poster

Measles cases are on the rise in England and across Europe. Make sure you and your family are protected against becoming seriously unwell with measles by checking you are up to date with the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine. Across England, on average, one in ten children are not up to date with their…