£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.
The 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. The investment will support the next generation of healthcare professionals in Bolton, by transforming the way NHS staff are trained.
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Supporting the next generation
The 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
The development is a first of its kind in the UK and a unique partnership between:
- The University of Bolton
- Bolton Council
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Bolton College
The project will support young people in Bolton and attract talent from outside the town. There will be space to train:
- an anticipated 3,700 students per year
- around 900 apprentices within healthcare roles
The first students are expected to start in 2024.
Over its lifetime, The 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.
Find out more about levelling up.
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Images credit: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Sitcom Soldiers