Research at WWL
Research is an integral part of world-class healthcare. At WWL we are constantly seeking to improve and to be able to offer all our patients the opportunity to participate in research and for patients to have a voice in the development of new research which is relevant to them.
We see research as fundamental to everything we do and our Research Strategy “Research for All” outlines our plans to encourage more research both in hospital and in the community, delivered closer to our residents’ homes and reaching those who wouldn’t ordinarily have access to new treatments offered through research.
If you would like to know more about contributing your unique perspective (as a patient or carer) in the development of research at WWL, please see our Patient Involvement pages or you can get in touch by emailing:
If you are a patient attending one of our hospitals or community sites, or if you are a resident in the Wigan Borough, you may be approached to take part in research by experienced Research Staff who are qualified and trained to deliver research across all areas of WWL.
Our Research Strategy also aims to encourage health and care staff to develop their research skills, to explore improvements in care which is informed by research evidence and to adopt best care approaches for our patients, and ultimately improve the health of the residents of Wigan.
We have a long history of co
nducting high quality research across many clinical specialities and are involved in collaborative research projects from across the UK and around the world.
Research at WWL has increased over the last ten years and particularly so in the last 5 years with nearly 15,000 patients participating in research studies in various specialist areas.
Our partnerships with health and care organisations, with Wigan Borough Council and academic institutions working across the Borough, are critical to our ambition to increase research together and for adoption of research evidence. The Wigan Health and Care Research Forum has been established to connect research interested people working across health and care providers and with charitable and voluntary organisations supporting the health and care of our residents.
WWL Clinical Research Hub Ashton
Please click on the brochure image below or Here to read the brochure and take a Virtual Tour of the facility.
If you would like to know more about research and clinical trials and how you can get involved, there are lots of helpful advice available online, here’s a selection of these resources supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
Taking part in a research study
Link to the "Taking part in a research study...is it for me?" patient information leaftlet: https://www.wwl.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflets
The Trust leaflets are in Adobe PDF format, to view or save to your device Adobe Acrobat reader is required.
Alternative formats e.g. audio, large print, Braille and other languages are available upon request. For more information please contact the department or ward you are attending.
Links
Link to our Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE) page
Link to our Research Partnerships page