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
15-07-2026 | Latest News
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has unveiled a £3.7m investment into a brand-new, state-of-the-art diagnostics area to reduce waiting times for patients. Part of the...
08-07-2026 | Latest News
Every summer, millions of eyes turn to the courts of the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament at Wimbledon. But while the crowd is swept up in the...
06-07-2026 | Latest News
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new Patient Information Library on the Trust website – a major step forward in improving patient experience; making health information easier to...