Guide to services and activities for families in Bolton
July - August 2025
0-19 Health and Wellbeing Service
We are part of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and deliver services to support the health and wellbeing of expectant parents and families with babies, children and young people aged 0-19 (up to age 25 for those with special educational needs).
Our service comprises of Public Health Nursing (Health Visitors, School Nurses, Nursery Nurses), the Immunisation Team, Enhancing Families, Healthy Families, Early Years Communication and Language Development Service and Adolescent Health Services.
- Public Health Nursing
01204 462325
- Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
01204 462444
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Healthy Families
01204 463175
- 0 - 19 Immunisation Team
01204 463170 Bolton5-19Imms@boltonft.nhs.uk
- Early Years Communication and Language Development Service
01204 338349
Well Baby Clinics
Well Baby Clinics are run by appointment only. Please book an appointment with your Public Health Nurse using the telephone numbers below.
|
Day |
Time |
Base |
Contact details |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
1pm – 3pm |
Oxford Grove Family Hub |
01204 338188 |
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Monday |
1pm – 3pm |
Farnworth Family Hub |
01204 332750 |
|
Tuesday |
1pm – 2.45pm |
Crompton Centre at The Valley Community School |
01204 463050 |
|
Tuesday |
9.30am – 11.30am |
Great Lever Family Hub |
01204 335019 |
|
Wednesday |
9.30am – 11.30am |
Alexandra Family Hub |
01204 337578 |
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Wednesday |
1pm – 2.45pm |
Oldham’s Start Well Centre |
01204 463050 |
|
Thursday |
1pm – 3pm |
Tonge Family Hub |
01204 338063 |
|
Thursday |
1.30pm – 3.30pm |
Horwich Clinic |
01204 462902 |
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Friday |
9.30am – 11.30am |
Winifred Kettle House |
01204 335040 |
Breastfeeding support
Get support and advice from your Public Health Nursing Team. Contact the infant feeding support team on 01204 462339 for advice, and to make an appointment.
Sollihull postnatal course
Written by Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Health Visitors and NHS Professionals, 'Understanding your baby' is a free course for everyone around the baby, supporting you and your new arrival. Visit the website below and enter the access code for free access:
Website: www.inourplace.co.uk
Access code: RIVINGTON
Dad Matters
Dad Matters supports dads and dads to be in Bolton and across Greater Manchester to have the best possible relationships with their families!
Find out more:
Website: https://dadmatters.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadMattersUK
Birth registration in Bolton
You must make an appointment to register your baby's birth within 42 days, in the town or city where your baby was born.
For babies born in Bolton, a registration appointment can be made by calling 01204 331185. Unfortunately, the online booking system is unavailable at the moment.
Please take a look at our online information for more details about registering your child's birth.
Coming soon - Baby Budgeting (and Beyond!)
Delivered by Bolton's Money Skills Service at your local family hub. A one hour information session planned for parents of children aged 0 - 12 months, and expectant parents welcome. Covering topics such as budgeting, making your money go further, saving tips, and money saving new parent hacks. Children are welcome to attend.
To register your interest please email moneyskills@bolton.gov.uk with your name, contact information, and your preferred hub and subject header "Baby Budgeting and Beyond", and we will be in touch.