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Past NHS Data

This hospital previously had a live data feed. The averages below are based on 100 past readings. Last live update: 21 Mar 08:27.

3 hr 59 min
overall average
4 hr
longest recorded
Contact & location
Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0JR
Switchboard: 01204 390390
Opening times
MondayOpen 24 hours
Tuesday TodayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
Getting here
Train stations
Moses Gate Rail Station25 min walk to A&E
Farnworth Rail Station36 min walk to A&E
Kearsley Rail Station48 min walk to A&E
Atherton Rail Station53 min walk to A&E
Walkden Rail Station55 min walk to A&E
Bus stops
4 routes·2 operators·5 stops within walking distance
Royal Bolton Hospital (Stop C, eastbound)1 min walk to A&E
501Transport for Greater ManchesterFarnworth ↔ Johnson Fold Estate
521Transport for Greater ManchesterBlackrod ↔ Little Lever
557Transport for Greater ManchesterRoyal Bolton Hospital ↔ Ringley
Royal Bolton Hospital (Stop D, westbound)1 min walk to A&E
501Transport for Greater ManchesterJohnson Fold Estate ↔ Farnworth
501TFGM Franchise Owner
521Transport for Greater ManchesterLittle Lever ↔ Blackrod
Kinlay Road (Stop F, westbound)2 min walk to A&E
501Transport for Greater ManchesterJohnson Fold Estate ↔ Farnworth
501TFGM Franchise Owner
521Transport for Greater ManchesterLittle Lever ↔ Blackrod
557Transport for Greater ManchesterRingley ↔ Royal Bolton Hospital
Kitchener Way (Stop A, northbound)2 min walk to A&E
501Transport for Greater ManchesterFarnworth ↔ Johnson Fold Estate
521Transport for Greater ManchesterBlackrod ↔ Little Lever
Kinlay Road (Stop E, eastbound)3 min walk to A&E
501Transport for Greater ManchesterFarnworth ↔ Johnson Fold Estate
521Transport for Greater ManchesterBlackrod ↔ Little Lever
557Transport for Greater ManchesterRoyal Bolton Hospital ↔ Ringley
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What’s available here
Accessibility
Disabled ParkingDisabled WcInduction LoopSigning Service AvailableStep Free AccessWheelchair Access
Accommodation
Access To TvFamily AccommodationInternet AccessMobile Phones PermittedPublic TelephoneSingle Sex Accommodation Only
Parking
Car ParkingCycle ParkingDisabled Parking
Faith Services
On-Site ChapelPrayer Area
Food and Amenities
CafePharmacyShop
Recent visitor feedbackreported by visitors
Overall
Not recommended by visitors
Staff
2 of 3 say staff were not friendly or helpful
3 of 3 were not kept informed about their wait
Triage is typically quick
Environment
2 of 3 say the waiting area was clean
2 of 3 say the toilets were clean
2 of 3 felt safe in the waiting area
Family
3 of 3 say there is no children’s play area
2 of 3 say there is a separate children’s waiting area
Facilities
Enough seating in the waiting area
No TV in the waiting area
No food or drink available nearby
Phone charging points available
Free WiFi is available
Mobile signal is good
Parking
Parking often requires parking elsewhere
Based on 3 visitor responses in the last 6 months. This information is collected through a short anonymous survey shown to visitors on this page.
About this data
This hospital previously had a live data feed but is no longer being updated. Historical averages from past NHS data are shown below. Current waiting times are reported by visitors and may not reflect actual conditions. Department labels shown (e.g. A&E, MIU, UTC) are our interpretation of the source data and may not match the hospital’s own terminology. If any information is incorrect, please let us know.
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