News & Events

22-05-2025 | Latest News

Next Phase of ‘Martha’s Rule’ Scheme Rolled Out at WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is pleased to announce that it has begun to roll out the next phase of patient safety measures following the...

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22-05-2025 | Latest News

WWL Volunteer Nominated for Greater Manchester Award

A volunteer from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), has been shortlisted for a Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Award. Jessie Hunt currently volunteers at...

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21-05-2025 | Latest News

First Patients Welcomed to WWL’s Newest Theatre

The first patients have been welcomed to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) newest Theatre. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rob Smith, delivered the first list of...

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20-05-2025 | Latest News

Special Event to Culminate a Week of Celebrations for WWL’s Nursing and Midwifery Staff

A special event has been held by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WWL) to thank and recognise our Nursing and Midwifery staff for their hard work. The...

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14-05-2025 | Latest News

Work Commences on New Multi-Storey Car Park Coming Winter 2025/26

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), in partnership with noviniti and Golbeck, has commenced work to develop a new 356-space Multi-Storey Car Park for patients and...

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07-05-2025 | Latest News

AI supports skin cancer assessments

Every year, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) receives approximately 4,300 urgent suspected skin cancer referrals. As May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, WWL is pleased to...

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17-04-2025 | Latest News

Family’s Generous Hand-Made Rainbow Hats for Special Rainbow Babies

A kind gesture from a patient’s mother has been warmly received by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) Maternity Ward, after the family faced a...

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16-04-2025 | Latest News

Family Donation to WWL In Honour of Much-Loved Teacher

A donation from the family of a much-loved teacher has helped to refurbish a room at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) in her memory. Julie...

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10-04-2025 | Latest News

Stay well and get to know where to go for health advice this Easter

To stay well and avoid any last-minute health worries this Easter, NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM) is sharing this advice. What to Do if You Feel Unwell Knowing where to...

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02-04-2025 | Latest News

Generous Donations Provide Extra Support for Breast Screening Patients at WWL

Two new mammography chairs are helping Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) offer extra support for patients visiting to undergo breast screening. The South Lancashire Breast...

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01-04-2025 | Latest News

Special Event to Celebrate Healthcare Science Professionals

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) celebrated Healthcare Science (HCS) Week 2025 from Monday 10th March to Sunday 16th March, an annual week of celebration and raising...

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27-03-2025 | Latest News

WWL Celebrates Shortlisting for Prestigious HSJ Digital Awards 2025

  Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is thrilled to announce the shortlisting of our Clinical Audit Team in the category ‘Improving Back Office Efficiencies through Digital’...

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