Minor Illness & Advice

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Ear Syringing in Bolton

Those in need of Ear syringing are asked to ring the Audiology department for a wax triage appointment, if patients meet the criteria they are added to the waiting list and will be sent an appointment at Breightmet HC for suction.

 Patients do not need a referral, they can ring direct on 01204 390924 or preferably email using this address Audiology@boltonft.nhs.uk  

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Unwell Child

Here is a link to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health website that contains useful information, including when to seek further medical advice, about when your child is unwell:

https://what0-18.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell

Bolton Adult Hearing Services

The folllowing providers will be accepting self-referrals for patients with hearing problems aged 18 or over. GP practices can still continue to refer patients directly through e-RS using a standard referral letter.

Self-referrals cannot be accepted for the following conditions:

  • Sudden hearing loss
  • Vertigo
  • Ear infections

Clinical note: Please note that patients are unable to have a hearing assessment if they have a build-up of ear wax. 

Royal Bolton Hospital

Audiology Department

Minerva Rd,

Farnworth,

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Telephone: 01204 390435

Email: audiology@boltonft.nhs.uk

Opening Times

Mon-Fri 8.30-18.00

Sat 8.30-13.00

Patients can self-refer by following the link Audiology - Bolton NHS FT (boltonft.nhs.uk) and completing the self-referral form or by contacting the department via telephone.

 

Scrivens

Scrivens Bolton Town Centre

18 Knowsley Street,

Bolton,

BL1 2AP

Telephone: 01204 523531

Email:  customercare@scrivens.com

Opening Times

Mon – Sat 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Bolton Medical Centre

21 Rupert Street,

Great Lever,

Bolton

BL3 6PY

Telephone:

Email:  customercare@scrivens.com

Opening Times

Mon – Sat 9.00 am to 5.30 pm

 

Patients can self-refer by contacting Scrivens customer service department via telephone 0800 027 5102 or visiting the Scrivens branch in Bolton Town Centre.

 

Specsavers

Specsavers Bolton Town Centre

Bolton Trinity Retail Park

5b & 5c Victoria Plaza,

Oxford Street, Bolton,

Greater Manchester,

BL1 1RD

Telephone: 01204 521122

Opening Times

Mon – Thurs 08:00-19:00

Fri – Sat 08:00 – 18:00

Sun – 10.30 – 17:00

 

Middlebrook Retail Park

35 The Linkway,

Middlebrook Retail Park,

Horwich Bolton,

Sainsbury’s Supermarket,

Trinity Street,

Bolton,

BL3 6DH

Telephone: 01204 521122

Opening Times

Mon – 09:00-19:00

Tues – 09:00-18:00

Wed – 09:00 – 18:00
Thurs – 09:00-19:00

Fri - 09:00-18:00

Sat – 09:00-18:00

Sun – 10am – 16:30

BL6 6JA

Telephone: 01204 521122

Opening Times

Mon - Fri – 08:00-19:00

Sat – 08:00-18:00

Sun – 10:00-17:00

 

Patients can self-refer by contacting Specsavers via telephone or visiting one of the Specsavers locations in Bolton.