Case study

£20 million transformation for Bolton’s health and social care

With £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund, Bolton will have a new College of Medical Science.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical role that health and social care plays in our society. Now, with £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund, Bolton will have a new College of Medical Science. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp investment will support the next generation of healthcare professionals in Bolton, by transforming the way NHS staff are trained.

Supporting the next generation

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp new facility will provide:

  • students the opportunity to train on the hospital site
  • direct routes into the healthcare sector
  • upskilling opportunities for existing staff

A unique partnership

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp development is a first of its kind in the UK and a unique partnership between:

  • »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp University of Bolton
  • Bolton Council
  • Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
  • Bolton College

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp project will support young people in Bolton and attract talent from outside the town. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre will be space to train:

  • an anticipated 3,700 students per year
  • around 900 apprentices within healthcare roles

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp first students are expected to start in 2024.

Over its lifetime, »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Bolton College of Medical Science is expected to:

  • create up to 20,000 new jobs and apprenticeships
  • contribute more than £150 million to the local economy

Professor George E Holmes DL, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Bolton.

An historic moment for our town and the University. This announcement provides a springboard to an entirely different level in Bolton, which will provide high quality professional medical careers for generations to come.

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Drone photo of the Royal Bolton Hospital site, showing ambulances outside the A&E department
Aerial photo of the Royal Bolton Hospital site and surrounding countryside

Images credit: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Sitcom Soldiers

Updates to this page

Published 17 January 2023