News & Events

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been officially handed over its brand-new multi-storey car park (MSCP). The new 356-space multi-storey car park will be open...

Snuggling up in front of the fire and drinking hot chocolate with a book in hand is one of my favourite ways to spend a cosy winter's evening. I love...

We are running at extremely high levels of occupancy and like a number of other hospitals across the country, we are seeing huge rise in demands for our services at...

Whether you are a colleague, a volunteer, or a carer, I want to take a moment to reflect on the impact you have made over the past year. You have...

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has thanked a local family for ten years of fundraising support. Members of staff at the Trust’s Royal Albert...

Services at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) are preparing for Resident Doctors to take part in a fresh round of strike action on the lead...

Flu and respiratory infections are rising across the country, and we’re seeing increased numbers of patients with flu in our Emergency Department and on our wards. As a temporary...

People in the North West are being urged to use the right NHS service for their needs as new data show thousands have attended A&E for minor health concerns...

The festive season should be about joy, family, and celebration rather than spending time in A&E. Yet every winter, hospitals see a surge in avoidable visits caused by seasonal...

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has become the first hospital to recruit a participant in a global research study. Professor Nirmal Kumar, Principal Investigator (PI)...

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) welcomed Shaun Wane, England Rugby League’s Head Coach, to officially open two new theatres at Wrightington Hospital. The new...

Staff from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) were treated to a night of celebration on Friday 14th November. The fourth annual STAR (Staff Thanks and...