News & Events
04-03-2026 | Latest News
New Endoscopy Unit Named After Former WWL CEO
The family of the former Chief Executive and Chair of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) officially opened a new unit in his name at the...
02-03-2026 | Latest News
Patient Notice – Bone Cement Supply
You may have seen recent media reports about a national NHS supply issue affecting bone cement, which is used in some (but not all) orthopaedic procedures to secure implants. This...
27-02-2026 | Latest News
Update on Shevington Clinic Site
In recent months, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) have been evaluating the Shevington Clinic site. Independent surveys of the building and car park have identified...
13-02-2026 | Latest News
Join ‘Team Three Wishes’ at This Year’s Run Wigan Festival
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is calling on its local community to put on their running shoes and join something truly special to raise vital...
12-02-2026 | Latest News
New clean energy upgrades to help cut bills at WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) will benefit from new funding to install clean energy upgrades, helping to reduce energy bills. The government has announced that...
11-02-2026 | Latest News
Help Stop The Spread of Norovirus
With the Winter Season upon us and the continuing challenges for Health and Social Care, we are looking for support from our community to help prevent the onward spread of...
30-01-2026 | Latest News
Over 50 Years Service to Wrightington Theatres
Having worked alongside some of the world’s pioneering surgeons, Operating Department Practitioner, Geoff Halliwell, is taking a step back after serving more than half a century in the Operating...
14-01-2026 | Latest News
WWL's New Multi Storey Car Park Officially Handed Over
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...
13-01-2026 | Latest News
Health Column: New Year, New You? Why Not Try Volunteering?
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...
09-01-2026 | Latest News
Ways you can support us and help reduce demand on our services during this especially busy period
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...
22-12-2025 | Latest News
Seasons Greetings Message from WWL Chair
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...
17-12-2025 | Latest News
WWL Thanks Family For 10 Years of Support
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...