News & Events
03-11-2026 | Latest News
Blue Plaque Unveiled at WWL's Thomas Linacre Centre
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
How District Nursing teams are gearing up for winter and supporting patients in their homes
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...