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Long Acting Contraception Clinic - Bolton Health Hive - 07 July 2026

Bolton GP Federation are pleased to launch their first Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) clinic, starting with implant fitting and removal, on Tuesday 7th July, 10.30am to 1.30pm, at The Health Hive.

To book an appointment, contact your GP practice or call 01204 463518 for more information

Date: Tuesday, 7 July
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm
Location: Health Hive,
Chorley Street
Bolton
BL1 4AL

LARC Clinic 07072026

Published on 26th Jun 2026

Urgent Mental Health Support in Greater Manchester

Message from Greater Manchester Mental Health Services

People in Greater Manchester can now access urgent NHS mental health support via text message.

• Text: 07480 635134
• Available: 24/7

Who can use the service

The service is available to people of all ages who are registered with a GP in Greater Manchester.

It is free, secure, and confidential, and you can text on behalf of yourself or someone else.

How it works

When you text 07480 635134, you’ll be connected to a trained mental health practitioner from your local team. They aim to respond within four hours.

The practitioner will support you through text messages and help you get the urgent care you need. With your permission, they can access your patient notes if you’ve previously received mental health support. This will reduce you having to repeat information and help them provide better, more joined up care.

About the service

This service is part of the Greater Manchester NHS 111 Mental Health team, delivered by Pennine Care, Greater Manchester Mental Health, and local voluntary, community and social enterprise partners.

It's supported by ChatHealth, provided by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.

You can reach us by texting 07480 635134, free of charge, 24/7 or by visiting the ChatHealth website and searching @GMChatMentalHealth.

Important information

This is not an emergency service. If there's an immediate risk to life, or you need urgent physical healthcare, please call 999 or go to A&E.

You can still access urgent mental health support 24 hours a day, free of charge, by calling NHS 111 and selecting mental health option 2, or by visiting NHS 111 online.

Community crisis spaces and other urgent mental health support options are also available across Greater Manchester.

Published on 24th 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