A WALK-in centre for the treatment of minor ailments is now open at weekends.

Lever Chambers in Bolton has announced new opening hours.

They are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm.

For the Easter Bank Holiday weekend the centre will be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am to 4pm each day.

Lisa Phillips, one of the senior nurses, said the staff provide a high quality alternative for people who might otherwise have to wait for a doctor's appointment.

She said: "People can drop in without an appointment and because we're not dealing with major emergencies like an accident and emergency department."

The range of problems dealt with include ear infections, emergency contraception, bites and stings, skin rashes, superficial wounds and burns, injections and coughs, colds and sore throats.