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27-11-2025 | Latest News
Wigan hospital enrols first patient in global sinus study
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)...
25-11-2025 | Latest News
Head Coach of England Rugby League Officially Opens Wrightington Hospital Theatres
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...
24-11-2025 | Latest News
Evening of Thanks and Recognition at WWL Staff Awards
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...
13-11-2025 | Latest News
Industrial Action by Resident Doctors to Take Place at WWL
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. Resident Doctors, who...
06-11-2025 | Latest News
WWL appoints Professor Dame Robina Shah as new Chair
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundations Trust (WWL) is pleased to announce that Professor Dame Robina Shah has been appointed to be its next Chair. Following a meeting...