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
14-10-2026 | Latest News
Cathy (centre) with members of her Midwifery Team A much-loved midwifery leader who has dedicated 50 years to caring for women, babies and families, is retiring after an extraordinary career serving...
13-10-2026 | Latest News
Dr. Abdul Ashish, Consultant Respiratory Physician at WWL A pioneering community respiratory initiative delivered by Leigh Primary Care Network (PCN) in partnership with Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS...
12-10-2026 | Latest News
Colleagues from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) are celebrating after receiving Highly Commended recognition in the Best Use of Digital for Improving Care Pathways category...