News & Events

08-07-2026 | Latest News

Serving Up Precision: Meet the WWL Radiologist Who Spent 18 Years at Wimbledon

Every summer, millions of eyes turn to the courts of the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament at Wimbledon. But while the crowd is swept up in the...

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06-07-2026 | Latest News

New Patient Information Library Now Available

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new Patient Information Library on the Trust website – a major step forward in improving patient experience; making health information easier to...

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29-06-2026 | Latest News

£300,000 Investment to Upgrade World-Class Bioskills Lab at Wrightington Hospital

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has unveiled a £300,000 investment at its world-renowned centre of excellence for orthopaedic surgery, Wrightington Hospital to ensure it remains at...

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23-06-2026 | Latest News

Sparking conversations about vital research to mark #Red4Research Day

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) joined in celebrations across the UK to honour the researchers, volunteers and participants who make medical breakthroughs possible for #Red4...

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22-06-2026 | Latest News

Award Winners at WWL’s Estates and Facilities Day Celebration Event

Estates and Facilities colleagues at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) have been recognised at a special celebration event, to mark Estates and Facilities Day (Wednesday 17...

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16-06-2026 | Latest News

WWL’s Lived Experience Partners Leading the Way in Patient‑Powered Change

Joanne McAllister Head of Patient Experience and Engagement Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is putting people’s voices at the heart of local healthcare. A...

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03-06-2026 | Latest News

WWL says ‘Thank You’ This Volunteers’ Week

Between Monday 1st June and Monday 8th June, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) will join with other hospitals, charities, and voluntary sector organisations throughout the...

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21-05-2026 | Latest News

WWL Celebrates Major Milestones in Delivering Faster Treatment for Patients

  Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is celebrating its part in making improvements for patients across the Wigan Borough, as new national figures show the NHS...

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20-05-2026 | Latest News

Duo with over 100 Years’ Service Honoured at WWL Awards

Two Nurses who have worked for more than 100 years for the NHS between them, have been honoured at a special celebration event, held by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals...

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18-05-2026 | Latest News

New partnership to enhance support for young patients

A new partnership between the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and Wigan Youth Zone will see the introduction of a dedicated, resident Children’s and Young People’...

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18-05-2026 | Latest News

WWL's SWAP programme creating employment pathways

Laura Milward, Talent For Care Lead at WWL The WWL NHS Sector‑Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) has grown into a successful community employment initiative within the Wigan Borough — a...

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13-05-2026 | Latest News

Dance Workshop Project Supports Hundreds of Patients at WWL

A project has helped support hundreds of patients at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), through inclusive dance workshops for people of all ages, abilities and...

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