News & Events

14-10-2026 | Latest News

Much-Loved Midwifery Leader Retires After 50 Years in the NHS

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...

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13-10-2026 | Latest News

Innovative Respiratory Clinic in Leigh Transforms Patient Care

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...

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12-10-2026 | Latest News

WWL Teams Celebrate National Recognition at Health Tech Awards

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...

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06-10-2026 | Latest News

European Lung Cancer Leaders Visit WWL to Learn from Best Practice Service

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) welcomed representatives from Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) to learn more about the Trust's innovative lung cancer service and the collaborative...

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06-10-2026 | Latest News

Caring Families Fundraise to Transform Bereavement Suite

The Bereavement Suite at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI) in Wigan has undergone a major transformation thanks to years of dedicated generous fundraising and community support, resulting in a sanctuary...

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29-09-2026 | Latest News

Our Commitment to Safe, Compassionate Care in Maternity and Neonatal Services

The safety, wellbeing and experience of women, babies and families are at the heart of everything we do. Following the publication of the final report of the Thirlwall Inquiry on 15...

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28-09-2026 | Latest News

Transforming Care Together: Why WWL’s New Fundamentals of Care Academy Benefits Us All

At Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), delivering compassionate, high-quality care is at the core of everything we do. But exceptional healthcare isn’t just shaped...

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28-09-2026 | Latest News

WWL Hosts Greater Manchester’s First Maternity Emergencies in the Community Training Day

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has become the first organisation in Greater Manchester to host a dedicated Maternity Emergencies in the Community training day, bringing...

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17-09-2026 | Latest News

Team Wigan & Leigh Transforms Courtyard into Vibrant Rehabilitation Garden

An underused concrete courtyard at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been completely transformed into a vibrant, therapeutic oasis. Led by Greenmount Projects, a dedicated...

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16-09-2026 | Latest News

New Pathology Computer System

From Monday 28th September, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will begin using a new computer system to manage laboratory tests and results. This change is part...

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10-09-2026 | Latest News

Triple Shortlisting for WWL Nurse at Prestigious National Awards

A healthcare leader at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is celebrating after being named a finalist across three categories in two major national healthcare awards. ​...

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08-09-2026 | Latest News

New breast screening technology at WWL to transform patient care and speed up diagnosis

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has launched a new cutting-edge breast screening service designed to give patients faster answers and improve early breast cancer detection.  ...

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