News & Events

28-09-2022 | Latest News

WWL and Edge Hill University Partnership welcomes new cohort of Indian doctors

Prof. Raj Murali Doctors from India will study at Edge Hill University as part of a new international collaboration to develop the global workforce.  Doctors who wish to expand their...

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26-09-2022 | Latest News

£10m investment for Leigh Infirmary

  A new £10m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is to be developed at Leigh Infirmary. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been chosen as one of seven...

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26-09-2022 | Latest News

Elective Ambulatory Unit Receives its First Patients

The first cohort of patients have been welcomed at Wrightington Hospitals’ brand-new Elective Ambulatory Unit (EAU). The EAU is a new planned service, which offers same day care to patients...

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26-09-2022 | Latest News

National Inclusion Week 2022

National Inclusion Week (NIW) is a week dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces. Founded by Inclusive Employers, National Inclusion Week is now in its 10th...

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24-09-2022 | Latest News

WWL Secures Funding as Part of NHS Surgical Hub Scheme

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is delighted to have secured funding to build additional theatre capacity at Leigh Infirmary as part of a regional £130.3 million...

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16-09-2022 | Latest News

Bank Holiday Information for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral

Following the confirmation that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sadly passed away on Thursday 8th September 2022, the Government has now confirmed that there will be a period of mourning relating...

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16-09-2022 | Latest News

Update for all inpatient visitors to the Trust

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is pleased to return to traditional visiting hours for visitors to see their loved ones during their time in hospital....

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07-09-2022 | Latest News

Support While You Wait for Hospital Treatment

While You Wait has information and advice to help you manage your physical and mental wellbeing. Through our accessibility toolbar you can translate the content on While You Wait into...

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07-09-2022 | Latest News

WWL Celebrates Long Service Awards

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) was delighted to host their 39th Long Service Awards ceremony last week, to both recognise and celebrate colleagues who have...

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06-09-2022 | Latest News

Event Postponed - Wrightington Family Fun Day

In light of the sad news Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away, the decision has been taken to postpone the Wrightington Open Day on Sunday 11th September 2022 at...

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05-09-2022 | Latest News

New Unit Officially Opened at Leigh Infirmary

  The family of a former Wigan Borough nurse have officially opened a new unit in her name at Leigh Infirmary.   A special event was held at the new Jean Heyes...

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05-09-2022 | Latest News

Health Column - Armed Forces Lead, Leanne Cobham

Everyone at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) takes great pride in ensuring that we do our upmost to support the Armed Forces Community when accessing...

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