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Information for journalists

Media enquiries at WWL
The Communications Team are the first point of contact for all media enquiries and photography, filming and interview requests at the Trust.

During office hours (Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm) all media enquiries should be directed to the Communications Team via email to PREnquiries@wwl.nhs.uk in the first instance or by telephone on 01942 822159.

Out of hours media enquiries
For out of hours media enquiries please contact switchboard via 01942 244000 and you will be directed to the senior manager on call.

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