Who We Are
We provide hospital and community healthcare to the residents of the Wigan Borough and provide specialist services to a much wider regional, national and international catchment area. We put people at the heart. We listen and involve. We are kind and respectful. We are one team. We are WWL.
Our Hospitals and Locations
We provide a wide range of patient centred, high quality health and care services; from community services embedded within local areas, to acute care including world-class specialist services. Our three main sites are the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (Wigan), Leigh Infirmary and Wrightington Hospital. We provide services in a number of community locations, people’s homes and virtually.
Latest News and Events from WWL
10-11-2026 | Latest News
Patients, families and members of the public have had their say, and the three finalists for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) People’s Choice...
03-11-2026 | Latest News
A blue plaque has been unveiled at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's (WWL) Thomas Linacre site, formally recognising Wigan Grammar School's association with the building. Founded...
02-11-2026 | Latest News
As the winter nights draw in and colder, wetter and icy weather arrives, our thoughts turn to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. For our District Nursing...