A survey of hospital patients has identified key areas in which Royal Bolton Hospital is providing excellent care, and where it could improve, for patient staying overnight.

450 patients were surveyed after an overnight stay in July 2019.

The survey scored RBH in the top 20 per cent nationwide in response to seven questions; three on the standard of nursing care.

It also scored in the top 20 for waiting times for a bed on a ward, having enough to drink and having enough emotional support from the hospital during their stay.

The hospital scored lower on areas including noise levels on the ward at night getting enough help from staff to wash or keep themselves clean and more.

Marie Forshaw, interim director of Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs at Bolton NHS FT said: "We're delighted to be in the top scores in a number of areas particularly in relation to nursing care provided. Knowing that our patients have overall had a positive experience whilst in our care is lovely to hear as this is what we all strive for. We’re already working on the areas where we’ve been told we can do better, and will continue to do this so that our services reflect our organisation’s values and behaviours."