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1. Performance in Research

Performance in Research, Achievements, Initiating, Bench marking

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4. Mr Antony John Tomlinson - Consultant in Obstetrics

Qualifications: MB ChB FRCOG Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound I qualified as a doctor from the University of Leeds in 1986, and most of my training years were in hospitals in Yorkshire. I was appointed as a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Bolton in 2000 and have worked there since then. As...

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9. Disclosure Log 2015/2016

FoI, Eir, Disclosure Log, Freedom of Information,

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10. NEWS: WWL Consultant named in Queen’s Honours List

A consultant at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Professor S Raj Murali, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Trust’s Wrightington Hospital, has been awarded an MBE for Services to International Doctors working in the...

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11. Dr Tarek Gaber - Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

Qualifications: MB. BCh, MSc, FRCP After completing his specialist training in Cambridge and Norwich, Tarek moved to Wigan in 2002 as a consultant in rehabilitation medicine. He specialises in the long-term management of most neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, brain and spinal injuries. Tarek provides consultant input to Wigan and...

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12. NEWS: WWL introduces ‘Jolly Trolley’ to help patients keep mentally and physically active while in hospital

A Jolly Trolley has been introduced at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), to help patients keep mentally and physically active, and prevent deconditioning while they are in hospital. The Jolly Trolley is a self-contained interactive entertainment trolley which uses the latest technology to bring the...

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13. NEWS: WWL Celebrates Recruiting Estates and Facilities Apprentices for First Time in 15 Years

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundations Trust’s (WWL) Estates and Facilities Department is celebrating recruiting a team of new apprentices for the first time in 15 years. The Trade and Engineering apprentices will be trained to support the great work that WWL’s Estates and Facilities teams carry...

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14. NEWS: Three Wishes Charity and Orrell Ward Receive Generous Donations in Memory of a Patient

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) Three Wishes Charity and Orrell Ward have received incredible donations in memory of a young man from Wigan. George Adair was 25 years old when he sadly died from bowel cancer whilst he was under the care of Orrell Ward...

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15. NEWS: WWL’s Medical Director Named in New Year’s Honours List

One of Wigan’s most trusted medical professionals has been named in this year’s New Year’s Honours List. Professor Sanjay Arya, Medical Director and Consultant Cardiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), is set to receive an OBE (Officers of the Order of...

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16. NEWS: Oncology Research Team Recognised for Role in Recruiting Patients to Clinical Study

Our Oncology Research team at WWL have recently been congratulated by the OPTIMA (Optimal Personalised Treatment of breast cancer using Multiparameter Analysis) Study Team at University College London for their role in helping OPTIMA reach 3,000 participants. OPTIMA is a patient driven clinical study for people with hormone sensitive early breast...

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17. NEWS: Wrightington Hospital playing a key role in Greater Manchester’s COVID-19 recovery

The orthopaedic expertise of the teams at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Wrighington Hospital are now being used to ensure Greater Manchester’s elective recovery programme can continue to address the back log of surgeries caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospital, located less than five...

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18. Dr Michael U-A Eshiett - Consultant Physician in Neurological Rehabilitation

Qualifications: BM, BCh (Dist); FRCPI; FRCP (Lon); MSc (Clin. Neurosciences); D Clin. Neurl.; Dip. Mgt; MCMI; DTM&H and LLB (Hons) Michael Eshiett has been a Consultant Physician in Neurological Rehabilitation at WWL following his appointment in September 1995. He is also an Honorary Consultant Physician in Neurological Rehabilitation at Salford...

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19. Dr Sushmita Pearce - Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine/ Royal College Tutor for Core Medical Trainees

Qualifications: BMedSci (University of Nottingham) BMBS (University of Nottingham) MRCP (UK)   Sushmita is dual accredited in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine. She trained as a Specialist Registrar in teaching hospitals and district general hospitals in Sheffield and completed her training at Manchester Royal Infirmary. She was appointed as a...

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20. NEWS: WWL Joins Other NHS Trusts in Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of ‘Hello, my name is…’

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is one of many NHS Trust’s around the UK continuing to support the ‘Hello, my name is…’ campaign which aims to improve the patient experience. The ‘Hello, my name is…’ campaign is an international movement created by the late...

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21. Dr Daniel B Kannappan - Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Acute Medicine

Qualifications: MBBS, MD, MRCP(Medicine), MRCP (Diabetes & Endocrinology) Daniel is on the specialist register for General Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology. He was trained in North West Deanery as Specialist Registrar. He was appointed to the post of Consultant at WWL in January 2012. His specialty interest covers all areas of Diabetes...

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22. Dr Haytham Hamdan - Consultant Cardiologist with special interest in Cardiac Imaging

Qualifications: MBBCh, MSc, MD 1996, CCT Cardiology 2009 Dr Hamdan did a primary degree in Medicine at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. He started his cardiology training at the cardiology department University Hospital of Birmingham, UK between 1985 and 1996. After which Dr Hamdan moved to Wigan Infirmary.  Dr Hamdan is a member...

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23. Dr Singara Velmurugan - Consultant Paediatrician

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCP (UK) – CCST in Paediatric Neurology Dr Velmurugan completed his basic medical training in India. He completed his higher specialist training in Paediatric Neurology in 2005 from Leeds Teaching Hospitals (Yorkshire Deanery). In 2005, he was appointed Consultant Paediatrician at WWL. He has presented in National and International Meetings. He...

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24. Mr Manoj Mathai - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Qualifications: MBBS, MS, DO, FRCS (Edin.), CertLRS Mr Mathai was appointed Substantive Consultant in Ophthalmology in December 2016. He obtained his basic medical qualifications from Kasturba Medical College, India in 1987 and completed a Masters in Opthalmology from the same institution in 1990. He commenced further training in the UK in 1992, completing his...

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25. Mr Liam Beamer - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Mr Beamer completed O&G specialty training in May 2023 and was appointed as a full-time consultant at WWL in April 2025. He completed advanced training in subfertility, vulval disease and menopause care and training in advanced labour ward management. With a specialist interest in fertility he conducts fertility and assisted conception...

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26. Mr Stuart Clark - Consultant Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeon

Qualifications: BDS, MBCHB, FDSRCS Ed, FRCS Ed, FRCS Ed (OMFS) Stuart studied dentistry in Edinburgh before completing Junior Hospital Posts in Edinburgh, Liverpool and Aberdeen.  He then studied Medicine in Aberdeen completing basic surgical training in Aberdeen and Edinburgh before higher surgical training in the North East of England.  He...

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27. Mr Salim Natha - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Qualifications: MBChB (Honours) Liverpool FRCOphth Salim qualified from the University of Liverpool Medical School in 1992 with honours. He completed his basic and higher surgical training in Preston and the Merseyside hospitals. He undertook a fellowship in Uveitis in Chicago and a further fellowship with Professor Harding at Liverpool in medical...

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28. Mr Naweed Shahid - Consultant Obstetrican and Gynaecologist

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCOG, FRCS Mr Shahid is a surgeon by background with main interest in benign gynaecological surgery. He was initially appointed as locum consultant in WWL in August 2009. Mr Shahid was appointed on substantive consultant post in January 2011. He completed the certificate for training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in...

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29. Dr Gurvinder Banait - Consultant Gastroenterologist

Qualifications: MB ChB, MD, FRCP Dr Gurvinder Banait graduated in 1989 from the University of Manchester.  His training included all aspects of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.  He became a consultant in East Lancashire in 2000 and joined WWL in September 2009. Dr Banait’s more specialised gastroenterology training has included work in a...

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30. Dr Elizabeth Stewart - Consultant Dermatologist

Qualifications: BSc, MB ChB, MRCGP, FRCP Dr Stewart graduated from Glasgow University in 1980 and started her training in Dermatology there.  After a brief time as a job share partner in General Practice she completed her Dermatology training in Reading and Oxford and was appointed Consultant Dermatologist at WWL in November 1996....

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31. Dr Nayyar Naqvi O.B.E - Consultant Cardiologist

Qualifications: MBBS FRCP (Lon) FRCP (Edin) FESC FACC Nayyar graduated in 1968. In 1970 he was appointed Senior House Officer (SHO) in Medicine at Wigan Royal Infirmary. After one year as SHO he was promoted to Medical Registrar at Wigan and served in this position for another four years. In 1975, after having...

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49. Upper Limb Therapists

Anne Page Specialist Occupational Therapist Anne Page graduated in 1999, with a 1st class honours degree in Occupational Therapy. She attained the post of Senior Occupational Therapist at Wrightington Hospital in 2001 where she worked within the Rheumatology Service. In 2003 Anne joined the Upper Limb Team to specialise further in Hand Therapy...

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50. NEWS: Plans to Restart Planned Care

Back in November, along with other hospitals in Greater Manchester we took the difficult decision to cancel some planned operations to help deal with the increased number of cases of Covid 19. In recent weeks the number of people in hospital with Covid has started to fall, as have numbers of...

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51. Mr William Wilson-Theaker - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Mr Wilson-Theaker graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2013 and joined WWL as a newly qualified Foundation Doctor. He entered Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialty training and completed training in February 2024 before being appointed as full-time consultant at WWL in March 2024. Mr Wilson-Theaker received specialist training in Benign Abdominal Surgery, both...

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52. Dr Nora Ahmed - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Locum Consultant

I completed my training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2010. I received specialist training in fetal medicine, advanced labour ward management, acute and benign gynaecological procedures, and early pregnancy management. I hold a diploma in management and leadership. I have completed a Masters degree in Uterine artery Doppler. I provide Menstrual Disorder...

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53. Mr Tasadooq Hussain - Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon

I am a trained Colorectal surgeon with a special interest in complex IBD and colorectal cancers. I completed my General Surgical and Colorectal training in the UK and travelled to the Cleveland Clinic in the US for a one-year International Fellowship Programme. After completing my fellowship in July 2020, I was...

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54. Dr Jose James - Consultant Rheumatologist

Qualifications: MBBS, MD, FRCP Dr. James joined Wrightington Hospital as Consultant Rheumatologist in 2017. Prior to that, he worked as a Consultant Rheumatologist in Linconlshire for nine years. His initial training in Rheumatology was at Wrightington Hospital, he then worked in the Rheumatology Department at Hull Royal Infirmary. Dr. James’s...

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55. Mr Bodo Purbach - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Hip and Knee Specialist

Qualifications: State Medical Exam (Munich, Germany 1991), MD, Summa Cum Laude (1991) Mr Purbach graduated from University of Wurzburg, Germany in 1991.  He studied in Georgetown University, Washington D.C. in the U.S.A. He undertook his basic surgical training in Switzerland from 1992 to 1993.  He completed his Orthopaedic Residency Programme with Wurzburg...

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56. Dr Harish Kumar Sreenivasa - Consultant Paediatrician

MBBS, DCH (India), MRCPCH (UK) Dr Sreenivasa graduated and completed his basic paediatric training in India. He has undertaken the structured paediatric training in England for around 10 years, working in various hospitals from Yorkshire to London. He has undertaken the majority of his specialist paediatric training in the North West...

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57. Dr Christos Zipitis - Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatal Lead

Qualifications: MBChB (Hons), MPH, FRCPCH (CCT in Neonatology) Christos Zipitis originates from Cyprus. He graduated from Manchester Medical School with an Honours degree in medicine and gained several awards and prizes throughout his training. In 2008 he completed a Masters degree in Public Health. He completed his House jobs, SHO (Senior...

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58. Dr J Mark Robinson - Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Director Child Health

Qualifications: MB Bch BaO, MRCP, DCH Mark Robinson hails from County Down, in Northern Ireland. He attended Queens University Belfast and obtained MB Bch BaO in 1988. He gained distinctions in physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology. House jobs were in The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast; followed by three years of posts in...

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59. Ms Uzma Ghaffar - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCOG, DFSRH, Dip Gynae Endoscopy  I completed my training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from West Yorkshire in 2018. I was appointed as full time consultant at WWL in 2019. I received specialist training in benign gynae surgery both open and laproscopy and advanced labour ward management. I also hold a...

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60. Mr Marius Paraoan - Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon

Qualifications: MD, FRCS (Gen. Surg.) Postgraduate Certificate in Quality and Safety NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement and University of Derby Mr Paraoan is on the Specialist Register as General Surgeon and his subspecialty practice is in Colorectal Surgery. He trained in the Mersey Deanery, has a Diploma in Laparoscopic...

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61. Dr Habib Rehman - Consultant Physician

Qualifications: MD, MRCP Habib is on the Specialist Register as a Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly and General Internal Medicine.  He was trained in the Wales Deanery. He joined WWL in 2010. His main area of interest is Neurological diseases in older people with special emphasis on Stroke. He also...

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62. Dr Ahmed Shalaby - Consultant Gastroenterologist

Qualifications: MBBCh, MRCP(UK), MD, ESEGH Dr Ahmed Shalaby graduated from school of medicine in 2001. He completed his basic gastroenterology training in 2007. He holds both a Master's degree (2007) and a Doctoral degree (2013) in gastroenterology. He passed his Membership of the Royal College of Physicians exams in 2010 and the European Speciality...

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63. Dr Alastair Cairns - Consultant Acute Physician and Gastroenterologist

Qualifications: MBChB, MRCP Alastair is on the Specialist Register as a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist. He worked in Scotland, Wales and New Zealand before training in Gastroenterology and General Medicine in the North West Deanery. Alastair joined WWL as a consultant in 2009. He currently spends half his time as an...

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64. Dr Ghazanfar Ali - Consultant Gastroenterologist

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCPI Dr Ali qualified in Pakistan and after his initial training he moved to UK for further training. He had post graduate training at different hospitals in Northwest of England. He has extensive experience in general internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology in UK and abroad. His other roles...

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65. Dr Ashish Dhawan - Dr Ashish Dhawan Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist

Qualifications: MBBS, MD, MRCP Dr Dhawan trained in the North Western deanery as Specialist Registrar in Cardiology rotating in different hospitals in the region including South Manchester University Hospital (Wythenshawe), Central Manchester University Hospitals (Manchester Royal Infirmary) and Blackpool Victoria Hospital completing general cardiology training and sub speciality training in...

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66. Dr Stephen Gulliford - Consultant Acute Medicine

Qualifications: Bsc MB ChB MRCP(UK) PgDip (Cardiff) Dr Gulliford has been employed as a substantive consultant at WWL since 2011.  After studying for a BSc in Medical Science at St Andrews, Stephen moved to Manchester to complete his clinical training in medicine in 2004, obtaining his CCT in General Internal Medicine...

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67. Dr Syed Sibte Zafar - Consultant Physician

Syed has a very wide experience of working in different medical specialities including Cardiology, Gastroenterology and General Medicine at Registrar level, in the UK. He has been working as a Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine for last four years, after obtaining CCT in General Internal Medicine. Syed is also responsible...

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68. NEWS: WWL Shortlisted For Six National Nursing Awards

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is celebrating after being shortlisted in six categories in this year’s Nursing Times Awards. In total, WWL has been shortlisted for awards in: Critical and Emergency Care Nursing (Digital Health Referral Form) Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in...

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69. NEWS: Cardiology pioneer retires from WWL after more than 50 years of NHS service

The founder of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s cardiology service, Dr Nayyar Naqvi OBE, has announced his retirement after 53 years of service in the NHS. Originally from Rampur in India, Dr Naqvi moved to Pakistan, where he attended Dow Medical College and graduated in 1968, before...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Cardiology pioneer retires from WWL after more than 50 years of NHS service
70. Ms Naomi Prado - Consultant Orthodontist

Ms Prado undertook her undergraduate dental degree at UClan after previously completing a degree in Biological Science at Leeds University. She then undertook a number of hospital jobs in Manchester and Derby, working with specialists in paediatric dentistry, orthodontics and oral & maxillofacial surgery. During this time she gained membership of...

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71. Mr Simon Barton - Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon

Simon Barton is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the treatment of disorders of the knee. His practice includes the management of sports injuries, anterior knee pain, patella instability and arthritis. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2005 and completed his early surgical training in the South...

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72. Mr Mike Walton - Consultant Shoulder and Trauma Surgeon

Qualifications: BMedSci(Hons), BMBS, MSc(SEM), FRCS(Tr & Orth) Mike specialises in all aspects of shoulder surgery. He has a particular interest in advanced arthroscopic (keyhole) techniques for shoulder surgery and sports injuries. He also specialises in joint replacement surgery of the shoulder including total joint replacement and resurfacing, reverse...

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73. Miss Gillian E Mobb - Locum Consultant Urologist

Qualifications: BSc, MB.BS, MD, FRCS (Urol) Miss Mobb’s undergraduate training was at the Middlesex Hospital, London.  She commenced urological training at the Royal United Hospital, Bath in 1986.  She then worked for and achieved my MD in the Leicester Hospitals renal transplant unit. Gillian subsequently worked in Newport, Gwent,...

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74. Dr Shirley Castille - Consultant Paediatrician

Qualifications: MB.ChB (Manchester 2000) MRCPCH (2005) Shirley graduated from Manchester University in 2000.  She completed her paediatric training with the Northwestern Deanery gaining comprehensive experience in General Paediatrics, Respiratory Paediatrics and Neonatology. Shirley joined the trust in August 2011 and is the department lead for Respiratory Paediatrics, including Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma, and...

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75. Dr Ravendra Bhadoria - Consultant Paediatrician

Qualifications: DCH (Glasgow), FRCPCH (London), FRCP (London) Ravi has been appointed as Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in Neonatology since 1993. He has been very much interested in teaching and training both for under-graduates and post-graduates. He has been instrumental in making this hospital an examination centre for Royal College examinations...

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76. Dr Jagadeeswari Karuppaswamy - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCOG, DFFP Jaga Karuppaswamy completed her basic medical training in India and subsequently trained in the U.K. She was appointed as a consultant in 2007 at WWL and works full time. Her special interest areas include early pregnancy care and colposcopy. She has also obtained a degree in...

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77. Mr C Philip Harris - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist/ Chairman of the Surgical Division

Qualifications: MBBS, FRCOG Philip Harris has been a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at WWL since 1996. He qualified from The London Hospital Medical College in 1985, moving to the North West of England in 1987 to continue his training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. During this time he spent two years as a Clinical...

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78. Dr Mohideen Jameel - Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon

Qualifications: MBBS, FRCSEdin, MSc (Lond.), DIC (Lond.), FRCS (Gen. Surg.) Mr Jameel is on the Specialist Register as a General Surgeon and has a special interest in Vascular Surgery. Having qualified from Sri Lanka Deen Jameel obtained basic surgical training in Preston hospitals. After post-fellowship surgical training in Lancashire and...

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79. Mr Sadasivam Loganathan - Consultant General Emergency and Colorectal Surgeon

Qualifications: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh),  FRCS (General Surgery)   Mr Loganathan completed basic medical training at Coimbatore Medical College, in South India, in 1989. He had general surgical training at Madras Medical College, in South India, from 1989 to 1993 (MS - General Surgery). He had further training in...

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80. Mrs Gillian Field - Consultant Anaesthetist

Qualifications: MB, ChB, DRCOG, FRCA Dr Gill Field is on the Specialist Register and works as a Consultant in Anaesthetics at WWL. She joined the trust in July 1992. She has an interest in Ear, Nose and Throat, Paediatric, Dental and Urology anaesthesia and the management of patients with perioperative diabetes....

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81. Dr Chris Gregory - Consultant Haematologist

Qualifications: MBChB Liverpool University, MRCP(UK), FRCPath Mr Gregory started work as a Consultant Haematologist at WWL NHS Foundation Trust in November 2013 after completing training in the Merseyside region. He has a lead role in managing patients with Lymphoma within the Trust and for overseeing the nurse led anticoagulation clinics.

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82. Dr Richard Keld - Consultant Gastroenterologist

Qualifications: MB, ChB, MD, MRCP (UK) Dr Keld graduated from the University of Manchester in 1999. He worked as a junior doctor in Wigan, North Manchester and Salford in the specialities of Hepatobiliary surgery, Orthopaedics, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Diabetes, Nephrology and Intensive Care before entering the North Western Deanery Gastroenterology training program 2003...

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83. 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 are part of the British Medical Association (BMA) will take part in industrial action against the Government, beginning at 7am...

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84. NEWS: Nursing Leader Shortlisted for National Award

  Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that one of its Nursing Leadership Team has been shortlisted in the HSJ Awards 2025. Emma Addie, WWL’s Associate Chief Nurse for Education, Workforce and Professional Practice, has been shortlisted for the national award in the ‘Clinical...

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85. NEWS: WWL’s Cardiology Department Receives Generous Donation From Patient’s Family

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has received a significant donation in recognition of the care provided by its Coronary Care Unit. Chris Duckett spent time on the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and passed away in January this year. In...

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86. NEWS: Cutting Edge Technology Installed at Wrightington Hospital

In Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 3T scanners are the most powerful systems that can be used in a clinical setting and recently, patients at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) have been able to access this service at the Trust’s Wrightington Hospital site. The new...

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87. NEWS: WWL Celebrates Healthcare Science Week

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is celebrating Healthcare Science (HCS) Week 2025 from Monday 10th March to Sunday 16th March, an annual week of celebration and raising awareness for the many careers in healthcare science. NHS healthcare science plays a vital role in the diagnosis, prevention...

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88. NEWS: Trust’s Diabetes Colleagues Named as Finalists For Prestigious National Award

A specialist nurse and community team from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) have been shortlisted as finalists at the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2024. Demonstrating outstanding commitment, innovation, and excellence in diabetes care, Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Pregnancy, Jane McAllister, has been named a finalist in the...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Trust’s Diabetes Colleagues Named as Finalists For Prestigious National Award
89. NEWS: National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day

  The Cancer Nurse Specialist (CNS) Day is held on Friday 15th March to mark and celebrate the incredible work that they do. On average, someone is diagnosed with cancer every 90 seconds in England, and they seek the expert support of this profession. Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists are experts in their...

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90. NEWS: Wrightington Hospital Teams Recognised for Excellence and Innovation at National Awards Ceremony

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is celebrating after colleagues from Wrightington Hospital scooped two wins at the National Orthopaedic Alliance (NOA) Awards Ceremony. Praising the outstanding achievements in orthopaedics, the annual event recognises the exemplary contributions and dedication of NOA member organisations, in their mission...

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91. NEWS: Health Research Fun Day Coming to Wigan

A health research fun day for all the family will give people the chance to learn about and take part in health and care research. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), in collaboration with the Clinical Research Network Greater Manchester, part of the National Institute for...

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92. NEWS: First Contact Practitioner Service Wins Award at NHS Parliamentary Awards

The First Contact Practitioner (FCP) service, a joint team between Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and local GP Practices, is celebrating after being awarded the regional title for the North West in the NHS Parliamentary Awards. The service, shortlisted for the Excellence in Primary and Community...

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93. NEWS: Innovative Breast Screening Technology Arrives at WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has become the first Trust in Greater Manchester to launch an innovative new pilot in breast screening technology. Mammography Intelligent Assessment (Mia™) is a breakthrough Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform for breast screening that will become a ‘third eye’ for breast...

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94. NEWS: UK’s first pilot of software installed at Leigh Infirmary

In a pioneering UK first, Leigh Infirmary, will pilot the latest gastrointestinal artificial intelligence (AI) software, designed to enhance the ability to detect and size polyps in endoscopy procedures. Led by Dr Neeraj Prasad, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopy Lead for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL),...

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95. Dr Jawahar Lal - Consultant Cardiologist

Consultant Cardiologist with special interest in Cardiac Imaging (Echo, advanced echo, Stress echo, TOE and CT coronary angiogram) BSE and BS Cardiac Imaging Lead   Began work as a Consultant in2016 following training in Essex Member of BCS (British Cardiovascular society) ESC (European Society of Cardiology) BSE (British Society of Echo)...

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96. Dr Elizabeth Corkan - Consultant Radiologist

Qualifications: M.B, ChB, D.M.R.D., F.R.C.R. Joanne is on the Specialist Register and has dual accreditation in Clinical Radiology and in Nuclear Medicine.  She has worked at WWL since May 1982.  During her career she has held the posts of: Chairman of Division of Radiology, 1986...

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97. Dr Sarang Chitale - Consultant Rheumatologist; Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Edge Hill University

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (LON) Sarang is on the Specialist Register as a Consultant Rheumatologist. He trained in the Mersey Deanery as a Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology. During his training he worked at University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool; Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester, Halton Hospital, Runcorn and St Helens and...

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98. Dr Easwaradhas Gladston Chelliah - Consultant Rheumatologist

Qualifications: MBBS, MD, MRCP Gladston is on the Specialist Register as a Consultant Rheumatologist.  He trained in the West Midlands deanery as a Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology.  His training included working at the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospitals; Selly Oak Hospital and the Royal Orthopaedic Hospitals, Newcross Hospital,...

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99. Dr Martin Farrier - Consultant Paediatrician

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCPCH, MRCGP, DCH Martin is on the Specialist Register as a Consultant Paediatrician. After leaving Medical School in London he initially trained as a General Practitioner, and then later as a Paediatrician. The majority of his post graduate training has been in the North West. He has been...

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100. Mr Raghu R Mani - Consultant Oral Surgeon

Qualifications: BDS, IQE, FFDRCSIre(Oral Surgery), MSurgDentRCSEdin, FDSRCSEdin, PG Diploma Clinical Education RCSP Glasgow. Mr Mani has been in the trust since 2008. He has over 24 years NHS experience having worked in various leading Maxillofacial units around the UK, whilst pursuing his higher surgical training. His main base is Wigan, with...

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101. Mr Simon Mars - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Qualifications: BM, FRCOphth Mr Mars was appointed a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at WWL in 1996. Since that time he has developed a specialist service in squint surgery and children’s eye problems. More recently he has taken over as lead clinician for the management of Glaucoma as well. As well as...

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102. Mr Chris Heaven - Consultant Eye Surgeon

Qualifications: FRCS (Edin), FRCOphth, FCOptom Chris spent his childhood and school days in the Cotswolds around Nailsworth, South Gloucestershire (where the surname “Heaven” is rather more common). His medical training was at Birmingham University where he won the Undergraduate Prize for Ophthalmology. Following junior training posts in the south of...

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103. Mrs Shatha Attarbashi - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Qualifications: MBCHB, MRCOG Shatha Attarbashi was appointed as Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at WWL in July 2012. She provides general gynaecology service and Obstetrics care, demonstrating a special interest in urogyanecology. Dr Attarbashi also provides Menstrual Disorder Services through one-stop clinics.

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104. Dr Jennifer Davies - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Qualifications: MB ChB, MD, FRCOG Jennifer was appointed Consultant Obstetrican and Gynaecologist at WWL in January 2000, having worked at Billinge Hospital as a Senior Registrar since November 1996. She is Clinical Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In the past she has been RCOG tutor for Wigan and is now the RCOG...

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105. Dr Zahida Khan - Consultant Obstetrican and Gynaecologist

Qualifications: MB ChB, MRCOG, DCH, DTM&H I was appointed as a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in January 2011. Professional Memberships: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology British Medical Association Medical Protection Society

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106. Ms Naomi MacKenzie - Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon

Qualifications: BM (Southampton), FRCS Ed, FRCS General Surgery MD (UCLAN) After completion of her basic surgical training in the Wessex region, Naomi moved to the North West where she did her higher surgical training. She has worked at many district general hospitals in this region as well as spending time...

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107. Mr Anthony Blower - Consultant General/ Colorectal Surgeon

Qualifications: MBChB, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (London) MD (Manchester) Anthony completed his basic and higher surgical training in Manchester Hospitals. He was trained as a Senior Registrar in General Surgery subspecialty Coloproctology and Gastrointestinal Surgery at Salford Royal, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Christie and Withington Hospitals. He was appointed Consultant General Surgery...

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108. Professor B Nirmal Kumar - Consultant Otolaryngologist (Head and Neck Surgeon)

Qualifications: MBBS, MPhil, DLO, FRCS (ORL-HNS) Nirmal is on the Specialist Register as an ENT Consultant after higher surgical training in the West Midlands. He was appointed Consultant at WWL in 1999 and his clinical practice encompasses the range of general ENT. He is Clinical Director for Surgery and Director of...

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109. Mr Vijaya Pothula - Consultant Otolaryngologist (Head and Neck Surgeon)

Qualifications: FRCS, FRCS (ORL-HNS) Vijaya qualified from Hyderabad, India.  He acquired basic ENT training in India and the Republic of Ireland. His higher surgical training was from the Merseyside region and he was appointed as Consultant at WWL in 2001. He is Honorary Senior Lecturer at Central Lancashire and Edge Hill...

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110. Mr Steve M Izzat - Consultant ENT Surgeon/ Clinical Director for IM&T

Qualifications: MD, FRCS (ORL) Steve has been a consultant ENT surgeon at WWL since September 1999.  He completed his postgraduate training in ENT surgery in the North West Deanery. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and Edge Hill University. He is also the WWL...

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111. Dr Angela Gbegbaje - Consultant Chemical Pathologist

Qualifications: BSc (Hons); MB;BS , MSc (Clinical Pathology), FRCPath, PGCert. Clinical Education, Diploma Obesity Mgmt.  Angela is on the specialist register as a Consultant Chemical Pathologist. She has worked at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust since 2011.  She trained as a Specialist Registrar in Chemical Pathology in the Northwest...

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112. Dr Hilary Tyne - Consultant Neurologist (Salford)

Qualifications: MB ChB (Hons) MRCP MD Dr Tyne is a Consultant at Salford Royal, delivering Neurology services to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. She trained in Neurology in Merseyside and completed an MD during a period of research into Parkinson’s disease. Professional Membership:   Royal College of Physicians...

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113. Dr Tobias Langheinrich - Consultant Neurologist, Honorary Senior Lecturer

Qualifications: MRCP, CCST, DTMH, MD Dr Langheinrich qualified in Germany (medical state exam, state of Baden Würrtemberg) and gained his MD at Albert Ludwigs University, Freiburg. Dr Langheinrich then studied in London and gained the following qualifications: MRCP (London), DTMH (RCP London) and CCST, Neurology (RCP London). Professional Membership:  ...

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114. Dr Paul A Smith - Consultant Gastroenterologist

Qualifications: MBChB, MRCP (London) Paul completed his medical degree at Manchester University, before participating in general and specialist training across the North West including the three Manchester Teaching Hospitals. He was appointed as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at WWL in August 2009.  Paul is the lead physician for the clinical nutrition service...

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115. Dr Ian O'Connell - Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist

Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, FRCP (Edinburgh), FRCP (London) Ian is a St. Andrews graduate, who spent an extra year in physiology and pharmacology for the Honours degree prior to completing the clinical years of his medical degree in Manchester. Ian returned to Scotland for his surgical house job in...

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116. Dr V J Karthikeyan - Consultant Cardiologist

Qualifications: MBBS MD FRCP (LONDON) FESC  Dr V J Karthikeyan is a consultant cardiologist, specialising in interventional cardiology. His other areas of interest include high blood pressure (including high blood pressure in pregnancy), lipid disorders, preventative cardiology, atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease and heart failure. On completion of his general...

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117. Prof. Sanjay Arya - Medical Director/ Consultant Cardiologist

Qualifications: MBBS (Hons), FRCP (London), FRCP (Glasgow) Sanjay is on the Specialist Register as a Consultant Cardiologist/Physician. He trained in the North Western deanery as Specialist Registrar in Cardiology at Royal Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, South Manchester University Hospital (Wythenshawe) and Central Manchester University Hospitals (Manchester Royal Infirmary). He has...

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118. Steps to Feeding Success Contact Form

              To get in touch with the Steps to Feeding Success team, please fill in our contact form. If you are ready to book a call with one of the team, take a look at our latest availability on our Eventbrite page.  

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119. MSK Lower Back Pain

Lower Back Pain Lower Back Pain is a bit of an umbrella term in that in encompasses a wide range of different symptoms including: Pain and stiffness across the lower back area. Pain into the buttocks and sometimes into the legs themselves (often referred to as Sciatica) Pins and needles (...

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120. Wrightington Upper Limb Unit

  WELCOME TO WRIGHTINGTON UPPER LIMB Wrightington Hospital's status as a Centre of Excellence in the treatment of musculo-skeletal disease has its origins in the seminal work of Professor Sir John Charnley, who pioneered hip replacement surgery involving the techniques of low-friction arthroplasty and also innovative advances to counter post-operative...

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121. Cardiac Support Group

Cardiac Support Group In partnership with NW Hearts Charity, we are running a Patient Support Group for those living with a cardiac condition in the Wigan area. Find out how to live well with your cardiac condition Meet others with shared experiences Guest speakers Drinks and refreshments provided Who is...

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122. Labour Information

Labour Information The information here covers all aspects of preparing for and being in labour. What should I pack in my labour bag? https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/preparing-for-the-birth/pack-your-bag-for-labour/ If you are choosing to formula feed your baby then please bring with you pre-prepared bottles of...

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123. NEWS: 50 Year Charnley Hip Replacement Still Going Strong

  An artificial hip, fitted at Wrightington Hospital by Professor Sir John Charnley, is just one of six left in the world from the pioneer of the hip replacement, enabling its recipients to live an active life. Mrs Margaret Stott was just two-years-old when she first underwent surgery on her hips....

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124. NEWS: North West patients urged to use the right NHS service as survey reveals non-emergency A&E attendance

People in the North West are being urged to use the right NHS service for their needs as new data show thousands have attended A&E for minor health concerns such as sore throats. Nationally, there were more than 200,000 A&E attendances last winter for non-emergency conditions that could have...

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125. NEWS: Top Chief Nursing Officer Awards for Two WWL Members of Staff

Wigan’s very first Cardiology Nurse Consultant, has received a top award from England’s Chief Nursing Officer. Helen Titu, from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) was surprised with a Chief Nursing Officer for England (CNO) Gold Award, for the first time in WWL’s...

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126. NEWS: WWL’s Three Wishes Charity Receives Generous Donation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) Three Wishes Charity has been gifted 200 hoodies to raise awareness and generate vital funds for patients and staff. The hoodies, embroidered with the Three Wishes logo, were donated by Work In Style, a family-run business from Worsley, Greater Manchester,...

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127. NEWS: First Patients Welcomed to WWL’s Newest Theatre

The first patients have been welcomed to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) newest Theatre. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rob Smith, delivered the first list of lower limb procedures in the new Theatre 12 development at Wrightington Hospital, which, alongside its twin development, Theatre 11, will lead to...

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128. NEWS: AI supports skin cancer assessments

Every year, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) receives approximately 4,300 urgent suspected skin cancer referrals. As May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, WWL is pleased to announce that we have become the latest Trust in Greater Manchester to pilot DERM, a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) skin...

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129. NEWS: Special Event to Celebrate Healthcare Science Professionals

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) celebrated Healthcare Science (HCS) Week 2025 from Monday 10th March to Sunday 16th March, an annual week of celebration and raising awareness of the many careers in healthcare science. The Trust’s first Healthcare Science Week Celebration Event was held at...

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130. NEWS: WWL Celebrates Shortlisting for Prestigious HSJ Digital Awards 2025

  Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is thrilled to announce the shortlisting of our Clinical Audit Team in the category ‘Improving Back Office Efficiencies through Digital’ at the HSJ Digital Awards 2025, recognising the dedication to pioneering digital solutions shaping the future of healthcare across the UK....

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131. NEWS: Two New Theatres at Wrightington Hospital to Help Reduce Waiting Lists

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is delighted to announce that, following the successful addition of Theatre 11 at Wrightington Hospital, another brand-new facility will shortly be receiving patients. Theatre 11 was opened in October 2024 and Theatre 12 is to be handed over this month with both developments leading...

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132. NEWS: WWL’s Health Care Support Workforce Celebrated at Special Event

​​​​​​The outstanding contribution of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) colleagues has been celebrated with a special event. Held at the Trust’s Medical Education Centre, Associate Chief Nurse for Education, Workforce and Professional Practice in Corporate Services, Emma Addie opened...

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133. NEWS: Life-Changing Service Celebrates 20th Anniversary

A service that has changed the lives of some of Wigan’s smallest patients is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) went live in October 2004 and the team have since tested the hearing of thousands of babies...

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134. NEWS: Special Event to Celebrate WWL Nursing, Midwifery and ODP Staff

Nurses, Midwives and Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) were thanked and recognised for their hard work at a special event held in their honour by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The inaugural International Day of the Midwife, Nurse and ODP Event was held at the Edge, Wigan on...

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135. NEWS: New project launched to improve safety of defibrillators at WWL

A new project has been launched at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to make sure all defibrillators across the Trust are always ready to be used. Every defibrillator in the Trust is now connected to the Readiness Dashboard, which does a self-automated check on the...

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136. NEWS: Greater Manchester Mayor Returns to Celebrate 10 Years of Iconic Leigh Landmark

Ten years since the iconic Hanover Building was opened to the public, Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, returned to Leigh Infirmary to celebrate the key milestone with staff from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL). The building was officially opened in January 2014 by Mr Burnham during...

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137. NEWS: New Theatre Investment at Wrightington Hospital

A brand new theatre is to be built at Wrightington Hospital, investing in Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) ability to reduce waiting lists and further reinforce the hospital’s status as a regional orthopaedic hub. The new theatre will address the need to build...

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138. NEWS: Organ Donation Memorial Artwork Unveiled at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

In remembrance and recognition of the extraordinary gift made by organ donors and their families, a new permanent piece of artwork has been unveiled at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan (RAEI). Commissioned using funds from NHS Blood and Transplant, the eye-catching archway, decorated with butterflies and forget-me-not flowers, was...

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139. NEWS: Local MP unveils mural dedicated to 150 years of the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

In celebration of Wigan’s Royal Albert Edward Infirmary’s (RAEI) 150th Birthday, Ms Lisa Nandy MP unveiled a special mural at the Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust today. The event was the first of many being celebrated across the Trust as part of its ‘Big...

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140. 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 surgical hub scheme, in a bid to help reduce the COVID-19 backlog and offer patients quicker access to vital procedures....

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141. 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 year. Last year’s National Inclusion Week theme, #UnitedForInclusion, connected 60 million of you to celebrate diversity and inclusion. For National...

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142. NEWS: New booking system for blood appointments

Booking a blood test appointment at clinics across the Wigan Borough can now be completed in a few simple clicks, thanks to a new online booking system at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL). At the end of March 2022, using tech funding received from NHS Digital,...

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143. NEWS: 20 years of care at Wigan’s Thomas Linacre Centre

Staff at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will celebrate 20 years of tender loving care at the Thomas Linacre Centre this week. Costing just over £7m at the time, WWL opened the Thomas Linacre Centre to WWL’s outpatients on 20th May 2002, in the former Wigan Grammar...

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144. NEWS: Clinical Informatics Champion shows that differences can be our strengths as part of Autism Acceptance Week

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's (WWL) Clinical Informatics Champion, Nathan Sinclair, is encouraging other neurodiverse people to believe in their own abilities after setting himself a challenge as part of Autism Acceptance Week.  For almost a decade, Nathan Sinclair, has worked his way up through the...

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145. NEWS: Cardiology Consultant Elected as Chair of the British International Doctors Association

Dr Ashish Dhawan, Consultant Cardiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been elected to the prestigious position of Chair of the British International Doctors Association (BIDA), the organisation for Doctor of International origin working in the UK. Established more than 45 years ago, BIDA gives...

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146. NEWS: WWL marks International Women's Day

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is joining health and social care leaders in Greater Manchester in coming together to recognise the significant contribution being made by women as part of the sector’s ongoing response to the Covid-19 pandemic.   The #GMwomen campaign features photos of a...

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147. NEWS: ICU Equipment Fundraiser

The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan has been handed a timely boost of equipment thanks to a local football manager and her young team’s fundraising efforts, amounting to more than £1,500 for the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Andrea Baker, manager of Highfield Grange Vipers, has taken on...

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148. NEWS: 18-Year-Old Volunteering to Support the NHS

Working in the NHS can be challenging, especially during a global pandemic, but this hasn’t stopped 18-year-old, Emily Ball from volunteering at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.   A full time student, Emily, from Hesketh Bank, studies Level 3 Health and Social Care at Runshaw College in...

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149. Dr Pamela Rodgers - Consultant Radiologist

Qualifications: MB ChB, FRCR Pamela is on the Specialist Register as Clinical Radiologist. She has worked at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust since 1987. Since appointment Pamela has continued to develop her skills, particularly in breast and paediatric radiology and also nuclear medicine imaging (isotope scans).  She routinely performs...

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150. Mr Rafael Sales - Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Trauma & Soft Tissue Knee Specialist

Qualifications Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBBS BSc/MD University of Valladolid, Spain (1996) Post Doctorate Studies (Masters) University of Alcalá de Henares, Madrid (2001) Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain (2004) Further Training Soft Tissue Knee Fellowship, Wrightington Hospital (2015-16) Cardiff University Bond...

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151. Mr Asim Rajpura - Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Hip Specialist

Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MBChB (Hons), FRCS (Tr&Orth) Asim is a fellowship trained Consultant Hip Surgeon with an elective practice based at the Centre of Hip Surgery, Wrightington Hospital and a trauma practice at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan. He is also an Honorary Lecturer at the University...

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152. Mr Puneet Monga - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Qualifications: MBBS, MS (Orth), DNB (Orth), MSc, DipSportsMed, FRCS (Tr&Orth), MD  Puneet is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Director at the Upper Limb Unit at Wrightington Hospital, a specialist referral centre for Orthopaedics problems. Since he took up the Consultant position in 2011, his work has remained focused on...

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153. Mr Andy Thompson - Consultant Urological Surgeon

Qualifications: MBChB, FRCS (Urol). Andy Thompson is on the specialist register as a Consultant Urological Surgeon. Having trained at Manchester University medical school and qualified in 1991, he made short forays to both Leeds and Liverpool before returning to the Manchester area to complete his basic surgical training. Subsequently he joined...

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154. Mr Massimo Maranzano - Consultant Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgeon/ Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgeon/ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Qualifications: MD, DDS, OMFS (Italy), Plastic Surgeon (Italy and UK), MS Forensic Odontology (Italy) Massimo trained in Italy at University of Padua for Medical and Dental School, OMFS Higher Training at University of Parma and Verona. Visiting fellowship Liverpool, Florence, Milan, Nice, Ancona. Plastic Surgery higher training at University of...

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155. Dr Hisham Hamdalla - Consultant Neurologist

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, MD, CCST in Neurology Professional Membership: RCOP – London ABN MPS

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156. Dr Camelia Faris - Consultant Medical Microbiologist

Qualifications: FRCPath Dr Faris is on the Specialist Register as a Consultant in Medical Microbiology and Virology. She has been a Consultant Microbiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust since 2000.  

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157. Dr Neeraj Prasad - Consultant Gastroenterologist

Qualifications: MB ChB, MRCP Dr Neeraj Prasad is the endoscopy lead and endoscopy training lead for the department. Dr Prasad has developed sub speciality interests in therapeutic endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease and the management of Clostridium Difficile infection.

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158. Dr Yeng Ang - Consultant Gastroenterologist

Qualifications: MD, FRCPI, FRCP(LONDON), FEBG Yeng is on the Specialist Register as a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist.  He has been a Consultant Gastroenterologist at WWL since 2002 providing a high quality, evidence based and patient centred service. He provides a comprehensive Gastroenterology Service with subspecialist areas of interest in upper...

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159. Dr Ayyaz Sultan - Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Qualifications: MBBS MRCP FRCP FACC CCT(Cardiology) Pg-Dip(Clin Edu) Dr Sultan completed training in general and interventional cardiology at Sheffield NHS Trust Hospitals on 2013. He completed an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada. He was appointed Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh...

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160. John Charnley Wing Private Patients

The private wing of Wrightington hospital stands in pleasant open countryside between Southport and Wigan. Located just half a mile from junction 27 of the M6 motorway, the hospital is readily accessible by road.

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161. ANPR - Automatic Number Plate Recognition

Automatic Number Plate Recognition at WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has launched a new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system across all its hospital sites, marking a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to improving car parking for patients, visitors and staff. The new...

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162. School Nursing

School Nursing Service, Students, High School, Primary School, Children, Young People, SEND, Drop-In, Clinic in a Box

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163. Upper Limb Contact Us

  Upper Limb Unit Wrightington Hospital Hall Lane Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9EP Directions From the North Follow the M6 South bound heading for Wigan. At junction 27, Standish, leave the M6. Get in the right hand lane of the slip road. At the roundabout follow signs for Parbold and...

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164. Upper Limb Fellowships

Surgeons from the UK and around the world who are undertaking training at Wrightington are at the end of or beyond their formal training programme - they represent the very best of surgeons in training. The Upper Limb Unit has ten Fellows and two SpR's - Usually of year 5/6 level....

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165. Upper Limb Research Information

The Upper Limb Unit has a large and active research portfolio, supported by a full-time statistitian, bio-engineer, research administrator and educational administrator. In addition to the Upper Limb Unit Research, the R&D team at Wrightington support and promote research and development within the hospital. At Wrightington Hospital, we...

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166. Children's SALT Local Offer

Local Offer What the Speech and Language Therapy service does Our aim is to provide a high-quality speech and language therapy service to children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties and/or eating and drinking difficulties in the Wigan area. This service is delivered by a specialist...

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167. Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors operates according to the highest corporate governance standards. It is a unitary board and has a wide range of skills and experience. The non-executive directors have wide-ranging expertise and experience, including backgrounds in finance, audit, primary care and education. The board considers that it is balanced...

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168. Pioneer of Hip Replacement Surgery

Pioneer of Hip Replacement Surgery PROFESSOR SIR JOHN CHARNLEY (1911-1982) Sir John Charnley performed the first total hip replacement operation at Wrightington Hospital in 1962. Educated at Bury Grammar School, his leaning towards the sciences was recognized early by his teachers and he was encouraged to study medicine....

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169. NHS Facilities at Wrightington Hospital

NHS Facilities at Wrightington Hospital Wrightington Hospital is number one in the North West for Orthopaedic Activity and undertake approximately 1000 procedures per month. We specialise in joint replacement surgery of both hand and upper limb, and hip and lower limb, and also adult elective orthopaedics....

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170. Why Choose Wrightington Hospital

Why Choose Wrightington Hospital There are many reasons why Wrightington Hospital is the provider of choice for Orthopaedic Surgery in the North West. We put our patients at the heart of everything we do. We are a Centre of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery. We are a dedicated Orthopaedic...

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171. Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE What's in these terms? These terms tell You the rules for using our website www.wwl.nhs.uk (“our site”). Who we are and how to contact Us www.wwl.nhs.uk is a site operated...

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172. MSK Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain When medical professionals refer to chronic pain, it is typically to describe pain that has persisted for more than three months. It can be a very debilitating condition, affecting peoples lifestyles if it is not address correctly. In some situations the exact cause of the pain is...

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173. ICU Follow-Up

This page provides information on the support available for ICU patients after they have been discharged from hospital. The ICU Follow-up clinic offers numerous services such as diary clinic, psychology, rehabilitation, support group to help support people in their recovery and rehabilitation.

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176. 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 eighty-two NHS trusts, eight military sites and one prison will receive a share of £74 million to adopt clean energy technologies...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › New clean energy upgrades to help cut bills at WWL
177. 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 state-of-the-art, ultra-clean theatres are part of an upgrade of the Trust’s theatre stock at the Wrightington Hospital site, leading...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Head Coach of England Rugby League Officially Opens Wrightington Hospital Theatres
178. 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 of the Council of Governors Dame Robina will follow Mark Jones, who retired as Chair from the Trust earlier this...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL appoints Professor Dame Robina Shah as new Chair
179. NEWS: WWL’s Chief Medical Officer Receives OBE at Windsor Castle

Professor Sanjay Arya, Chief Medical Officer and Consultant Cardiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), has been presented with his OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) medal by King Charles at Windsor Castle. The honour specifically recognises Prof. Arya for services to...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL’s Chief Medical Officer Receives OBE at Windsor Castle
180. NEWS: 10 Year Health Plan for England

The Government's 10 Year Health Plan for England has been launched, setting out a bold, ambitious and necessary new course for the NHS. The plan fundamentally reinvents the Government's approach to healthcare so that we can guarantee the NHS will be there for all who need it for generations to come....

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181. NEWS: Medical Director Honoured on Wigan’s Walk of Fame

The Medical Director of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has joined Hollywood royalty and Olympic superstars with his very own honour on Wigan’s Walk of Fame. Professor Sanjay Arya, OBE, was joined by friends and family at a special event at Wigan’s Town...

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182. NEWS: MP Officially Opens New Theatre Development at Leigh Infirmary

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) welcomed MP for Atherton and Leigh, Jo Platt, to Leigh Infirmary last week to celebrate investment throughout its theatre suite and officially open its new theatre. This exciting development has enabled the site to become the Trust’s centre for...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › MP Officially Opens New Theatre Development at Leigh Infirmary
183. NEWS: New 'One-Stop-Clinic' for Breast Services Opens at Leigh Infirmary

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce the opening of a new Breast Imaging Examination Room within Leigh Infirmary’s new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) facility. This new ‘one-stop-clinic’ enables patients to be seen, examined and have imaging scans performed during one visit at...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › New 'One-Stop-Clinic' for Breast Services Opens at Leigh Infirmary
184. NEWS: WWL announces New Deputy Chief Executive

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is pleased to announce that Richard Mundon has been appointed as its new Deputy Chief Executive, alongside his existing Director of Strategy and Planning role. Richard has been a valued member of WWL’s Board of Directors for the past...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL announces New Deputy Chief Executive
185. NEWS: WWL Launches New AI Solution to Diagnose Lung Cancer Quicker

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is to begin using new AI (artificial intelligence) technology which will help doctors to detect diseases, including lung cancer, quicker. The new technology is being rolled out at seven NHS Trusts across the Greater Manchester over the next few months...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Launches New AI Solution to Diagnose Lung Cancer Quicker
186. NEWS: Mayor of Greater Manchester Officially Opens Community Diagnostic Centre at Leigh Infirmary

A brand new £10m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has been officially opened at Leigh Infirmary by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.   Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) welcomed VIPs and staff from across the departments within the CDC to the special event on Friday 8...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Mayor of Greater Manchester Officially Opens Community Diagnostic Centre at Leigh Infirmary
187. 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 Recognition) Awards, for WWL staff to be thanked and recognised for their hard work over the past year, saw trophies...

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188. NEWS: Leigh Infirmary Achieves Second Surgical Hub Accreditation for WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is pleased to announce that the Day Case Unit at Leigh Infirmary has been awarded Surgical hub accreditation by the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme, following a visit by NHS England. This is the second time WWL have...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Leigh Infirmary Achieves Second Surgical Hub Accreditation for WWL
189. NEWS: Double Shortlisting for WWL at the 2024 HSJ Digital Awards

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that two of its services have been shortlisted at the 2024 HSJ Digital Awards, recognising innovative digital projects transforming care delivery, enhance efficiency, and improved patient outcomes. An artificial intelligence programme, that supports diagnosis and care pathways for...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Double Shortlisting for WWL at the 2024 HSJ Digital Awards
190. NEWS: Mary Fleming Appointed as New Chief Executive

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Fleming as the Trust’s new permanent Chief Executive and she will assume this role with immediate effect. Mary’s appointment comes after a rigorous recruitment process, which involved internal and external...

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191. NEWS: Car Park Improvement Works to Take Place at Leigh Infirmary

Improvement works to the public and staff car parks adjacent to the Hanover building at Leigh Infirmary are to commence on Monday 8th January 2024. The two car parks will be closed for a period of eight weeks and additional Security Officers will be available during this time to help direct...

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192. NEWS: Green Light Given for New Theatre at Wrightington Hospital

Construction work is set to begin at Wrightington Hospital after Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) received planning approval to construct a new laminar flow theatre on the site.  Patients needing orthopaedic operations at Wrightington Hospital are set to potentially receive faster treatment thanks to the £6.1...

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193. NEWS: First patients received at Leigh’s new Community Diagnostic Centre

History was made at Leigh Infirmary as Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust delivered the first Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging and Computerised Tomography (CT) scans at the site. Having received delivery of the brand-new state of the art equipment, the Trust is now able to offer both...

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194. NEWS: New Palliative Care Support Hub Opens at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

A former ward has been transformed into a new Macmillan Supportive and Palliative Care Hub at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI), providing new space to support patients and their families. Members of staff at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) were joined by Professor Chris...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › New Palliative Care Support Hub Opens at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
195. NEWS: Staff from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognised at second ever STAR Awards

A night of glitz and glam saw staff from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) be thanked and recognised for their hard work over the past year, at the second ever STAR (Staff Thanks and Recognition) Awards, held on Friday night (13/10/2023). The STAR Awards saw trophies...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Staff from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognised at second ever STAR Awards
196. NEWS: New Ultrasound Suite Officially Opened Thanks To WWL’s ‘In Pink’ and Boot Out Breast Cancer Campaigns

A new ultrasound suite, funded by over £100,000 of generous donations to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) Three Wishes charity, has been officially opened. Following four years of WWL’s ‘In Pink’ campaign, which encouraged donations towards the new equipment and diagnostic area, a...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › New Ultrasound Suite Officially Opened Thanks To WWL’s ‘In Pink’ and Boot Out Breast Cancer Campaigns
197. NEWS: WWL team recruit first participant to national research study

A study led by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has recruited the first patient to a UK-wide study. The LOVE DEB Registry, (“Large de-nOVo coronary artEry disease treated with sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloon”), is led by the Cardiology Team at WWL and will explore whether...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL team recruit first participant to national research study
198. NEWS: Leigh Infirmary Information for Patients

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like to remind any patient attending cardio or respiratory diagnostic appointments at Leigh Infirmary that the clinic has been temporarily moved to the former vaccinations department sited at Leigh Infirmary while building works are being carried out. Please allow adequate...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Leigh Infirmary Information for Patients
199. NEWS: WWL Celebrates 90 Years of Wrightington Hospital past and present

Staff, patients, and members of the public have joined together to mark the 90th Birthday of Wrightington Hospital, celebrating its iconic history past and promising future, with the official opening of a new Enhanced Care Unit (ECU). Providing an enhanced level of care for complex medical and surgical patients on...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Celebrates 90 Years of Wrightington Hospital past and present
200. NEWS: WWL Celebrates Wigan’s Armed Forces Community During Armed Forces Week

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is celebrating some of the great work the Trust has done and continues to do for the Armed Forces Community as part of Armed Forces Week. A series of events are set to take place which began on Monday 19th...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Celebrates Wigan’s Armed Forces Community During Armed Forces Week
201. NEWS: Family Legacy Provides Six Figure Donation to WWL's Three Wishes Charity

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) Three Wishes Charity has received a substantial, six-figure donation to its Heart and Lung Fund, thanks to the family legacy of one of the Trust’s patients. Mrs Freda Grimshaw, of Pennington, Leigh, presented WWL’s Medical Director, Professor...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Family Legacy Provides Six Figure Donation to WWL's Three Wishes Charity
202. 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 at the hospital. This means that patients are assessed, diagnosed, treated and are able to go home the same day,...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Elective Ambulatory Unit Receives its First Patients
203. 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 locations for the new community diagnostic centres (CDCs), which are hoped to be able to help with COVID backlogs, diagnose...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › £10m investment for Leigh Infirmary
204. 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 over 100 languages, hear audio, change the colours, font type and size to suit your needs. While You Wait now has...

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205. NEWS: Health Column | "We are offering life changing surgery" - Consultant Urologist, Matthew Liew

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Urology Team at Leigh Infirmary. Patients at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are being offered ‘life changing’ surgery thanks to a ‘gold standard technique’ being used for treating a men’s health condition.  Around 3.2 million men in...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Health Column | "We are offering life changing surgery" - Consultant Urologist, Matthew Liew
206. NEWS: Deaf Awareness Week 2nd – 8th May 2022

This week is Deaf Awareness Week - An annual event run by the UK Council on Deafness. Each year, the event focusses on a theme - The theme for Deaf awareness week 2022 is Deaf Inclusion, to explore the entire theme of inclusion within our community. The aim of the campaign...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Deaf Awareness Week 2nd – 8th May 2022
207. NEWS: Digital Letters available to WWL patients

Appointment letters for Outpatients at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) are to become more accessible thanks to the roll out of a new ‘Digital Letters’ service. WWL have partnered with Dr Doctor, a digital health company accredited to the highest standards set by the NHS...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Digital Letters available to WWL patients
208. NEWS: Teen Zone, One Year Later

Teenage patients at the Rainbow Ward at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have had their experience enhanced over the past 12 months thanks to the introduction of ‘Teen Zone’, a unique room within the ward funded by local businesses within the Wigan borough and surrounding areas.   Following...

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209. FAQ: What is the car parking concession criteria?

  Any oncology patient who attends the Trust for frequent regular treatment will receive free parking for the length of their treatment. This criterion was agreed by Macmillan Cancer Support Any patients attending clinics at the Trust for a minimum of one day a week for an extensive period will receive...

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211. Dr Thomas Houghton - Consultant Radiologist

Qualifications: FRCR Professional Membership: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe

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212. Dr Sridharan Ramachandran - Consultant Radiologist

Qualifications: MBBS, MD, (Radiology), FFRRCSI, FRCR Sridharan is a Consultant Radiologist who obtained his post graduate qualification from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He obtained the fellowships of both the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and the Royal Collage of Radiologists of England after completing...

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213. Dr Peter Reston - Consultant Radiologist

Qualifications: M.B  Ch.B  D.M.R.D.  F.R.C.R. Dr Reston has over thirty years of experience as a Consultant Radiologist and is basedwithin the X-ray Department at Wrightington Hospital.

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214. Dr David Temperley - Consultant Radiologist

Qualifications: MB BCh, BAO, MRCPI, FRCR David is on the Specialist Register as a Clinical Radiologist. He has worked as a Consultant Radiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust since 1994. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University. Since his appointment, David has developed his special...

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215. Dr Ahmed Ismail - Consultant Radiologist

Qualifications: MBCHB, MD (Egypt), FFRRSCI (Dublin), FRCR (London)

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216. Mr Anil Gambhir - Divisional Medical Director, Specialist Services, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hip and Knee Specialist

Qualifications: MBChB. FRCS (Eng) FRCS (Tr & Orth)   Anil Gambhir is a Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon, at the Centre for Hip Surgery, at Wrightington Hospital. He is also Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University. He is the Divisional Medical Director for Specialist Services at WWL. He is fellowship trained in...

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217. Dr Robert Nelson - Consultant Microbiologist

Qualifications: M.B., Ch.B, F.R.C.Path Dr Nelson is on the Specialist Register as a Clinical Microbiologist.  

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218. Dr Hitesh Patel - Consultant Haematologist

Qualifications: MBChB, MRCP(UK), FRCPath Professional Membership: British Society of Haematology

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219. Dr James Tymms - Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist

Qualifications: MB ChB MD FRCP James is on the Specialist Register for General Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes. He has worked as a Consultant Physician at WWL since 1989. His specialty interest covers all aspects of endocrinology including thyroid disorders, andrology, metabolic medicine, adrenal and pituitary disorders. He holds a licence to...

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223. [pdf] Punch Biopsy

Derm 042 v10 Click here to view or to save to your device

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233. [pdf] Ventriculomegaly

Mat 012 v1 Click here to view or to save to your device

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235. [pdf] Telemetry

Card 025 v1 Click here to view or to save to your device

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240. [pdf] Gentamicin

M 003 v2 Click here to view or to save to your device

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255. [pdf] Having an X-Ray

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275. [pdf] Formal Excisions

Derm 019 v9 Click here to view or to save to your device

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290. [pdf] Endometriosis

Gyn 028 v11 Click here to view or to save to your device

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291. [pdf] Cervical Biopsy

Gyn 009 v11 Click here to view or to save to your device

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293. [pdf] Isotope Scanning

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300. [pdf] Undergoing Arch and Carotid Angiogram or Angiography

X-Ray 003 Undergoing Arch and Carotid Angiogram or Angiography v8. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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301. [pdf] Undergoing Angioplasty

X-Ray 002 v10. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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303. [pdf] Semen Analysis

FF 007 v14 Click here to view or to save to your device.

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304. [pdf] Urodynamics-Women

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306. [] British Association of Dermatologists - Patient Information Leaflets

Ext 121 British Association of Dermatologists - Patient Information Leaflets. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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317. [pdf] Vasectomy Clinic

Urol 018 v7. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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318. [pdf] Flexible Cystoscopy

Urol 015 v10 Click here to view or to save to your device.

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324. [pdf] Having a Dexa Scan

Rad 006 v11 Click here to view or to save to your device.

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333. [pdf] Oncology Research

CC 037 Oncology Research v5. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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345. [pdf] Cone Biopsy

Gyn 008 v10. Click here to view or download to your device.

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357. [pdf] Hearing Aid Follow Up

Audio 008 v6 Click here to view or to save to your device.

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360. [pdf] Hearing Aid Fitting

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557. Three Wishes Charity

Fundraising, charitable funds, three wishes, three wishes charity,

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558. Wrightington Hospital

Wrightington, Orthopaedic, Musculoskeletal, John Charnley, Hip Replacement, Lower Limb, Upper Limb, Junction 27, Hospital, Private Patients, JCW, Centre of Excellence,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › wrightington-hospital
559. Reasonable Adjustments

Information on reasonable adjustments at WWL NHS

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560. WWL STAR Awards 2025

Welcome to the WWL STAR Awards 2025! Tonight, we come together to shine a spotlight on the heart of our organisation - you, our incredible colleagues. Every single day, across wards, departments, and communities, you go above and beyond to help people live well, reach their full potential, and feel truly...

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561. What We Spend and How We Spend It

Finance, Funding, Money, Income, Expenditure, procurement, contracts, financial audit, accounts,

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562. Pre-Operative Assessment Department - Wrightington Hospital

Information for patients regarding the Pre-operative Assessment Department at Wrightington Hospital

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563. School Aged Neurodevelopment Pathway for Autism

The children’s school aged neurodevelopment pathway is managed by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching NHS Trust within the Childrens Community Specialist Services and is overseen by the Neurodevelopment Pathway Manager. The service is delivered across the Wigan Borough and will accept referrals to the pathway for children and young people who are aged from 4 to 16 years old.

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564. Thomas Linacre Centre

TLC, Thomas Linacre Centre, Outpatients,

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565. What You Said

Research, Clinical Trials, Case Studies, Patient Participation, Staff

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566. Research Partnerships

Research Events, Clinical Trials, Researchers, partnerships, collaboration

www.wwl.nhs.uk › research-events
568. While You Wait

While You Wait for Treatment Information

www.wwl.nhs.uk › while-you-wait
569. Quality, safety and experience

Quality, Safety, Experience, Improvement, Privacy, Dignity, Comfort, Staffing, Mortality, Coroner, Quality Governance, Armed Forces Covenant, Patient Safety, Safeguarding, Duty of Candor,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › quality-safety-and-experience
570. Martha`s Rule

Martha’s Rule: Detecting Deterioration You know yourself or your loved one better than anyone. If you’re worried about a health condition getting worse, talk to us. What is Martha's Rule? WWL has introduced Martha’s Rule to help spot any unexpected signs of deterioration early and give you...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › marthas-rule
571. Divisional Clinical Leads

Research Champions, Clinical Trials, Studies, Performance, National Institute for Health Research, Clinical Research Network, Divisional Clinical Leads for Research, Innovation & Clinical Trials

www.wwl.nhs.uk › research-champions
572. Continence Service

Continence Service provides clinical advice and guidance for continence care

www.wwl.nhs.uk › continence-service
573. Childrens Community Nursing Team (CCNT)

Children’s Community Nursing Team (CCNT) We provide holistic family centered nursing care, support and advice for children and young people with an acute, chronic or complex healthcare need. We offer nursing care for children from birth to 16 years. Although we can continue to provide care to young people aged...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › childrens-community-nursing-team
574. Wigan Health and Care Research Forum

Wigan Health & Care Research Forum, Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh, WWL, Wigan Borough Council, Wigan Public Health, partnership, collaboration, research,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › wigan_health_and_care_research_forum
575. Steps to Feeding Success

We are an Occupational Therapy-led private patient feeding therapy service using principles of the SOS approach to feeding.

www.wwl.nhs.uk › steps-to-feeding-success
576. Charlotte Ward - Sleep Science Apprenticeship

Charlotte Ward - Sleep Science Apprenticeship Charlotte Ward Sleep Department Manager As part of our recruitment strategy for the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Leigh Infirmary, we felt that the Sleep Service would benefit from further clinical support. A new Sleep Medicine Clinical Support role had already been established during...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › charlotte-ward---sleep-science-apprenticeship
577. Access to Information

Access to Information provides information on subject access requests, freedom of information act, publication scheme

www.wwl.nhs.uk › access-to-information
578. Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Information on the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Site

www.wwl.nhs.uk › royal-albert-edward-infirmary
579. Volunteering to Make a Difference

Volunteer, Volunteering, Helping, Giving Back, Make a difference

www.wwl.nhs.uk › volunteering-to-make-a-difference
581. Car Parking

Car parking information for patients and visitors to WWL NHS hospital sites

www.wwl.nhs.uk › car-parking
582. Intensive Care Unit

Intensive Care Unit / High Dependency Unit At the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, we operate an 11-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU), providing patients and relatives with the highest level of care. This unit cares for patients who require continuous care and complex treatment.  The ICU...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › intensive-care-unit
583. Children's SALT How You Can Help Your Child

How Can You Help Your Child?  Here are our top tips and resources: (WWL are not responsible for the content of 3rd party websites. Please let us know if there are any broken links or changed content.) General Information and Support Talking point: information on all aspects of children’...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › childrens-salt-how-you-can-help-your-child
584. Community Learning Disability Team

Community Learning Disability Team include assistant practitioners, nurses, and work at Wigan Life Centre, Leigh Sports Village, Platt Bridge Health Centre

www.wwl.nhs.uk › community-learning-disability-team
585. Upper Limb Past Fellows

Previous Fellows of Wrightington Upper Limb Unit Updated February 2023:       UL Fellow Name Date at Wrightington Where now, if known A'Court Jamie Aug 2021 - Feb 2022 Auckland New Zealand Adam John Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 James Cook, Middlesbrough Ajwani Sanil Aug 19 -Feb 2020 Preston Hospital Akhbari Pouya Feb 19 - Aug 19  ...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › upper-limb-past-fellows
586. Upper Limb Fellowship Applications

Forthcoming Fellowships will be advertised on NHS Jobs website. Please register with NHS Jobs stating your job interest. When any vacancies are being advertised an email will be sent automatically to you. For informal visit to the Unit, please contact: Mr S Bale’s PA, Lucy...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › upper-limb-fellowship-applications
587. Live Tissue Lab

As technology and techniques evolve, surgeons and staff can expand their skills with education and training at our world-renowned Surgical Innovations Laboratory (bioskills) and courses. Ethical Commitment Education and training events at our Surgical Innovations Laboratory (bioskills) are Licenced and Regulated by the Human Tissue Act 2004, ensuring quality, ethical standards...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › live-tissue-lab
588. Upper Limb Unit Publications

Some of the published research from the Upper Limb Unit: Validation of a global rating scale for shoulder arthroscopy: a pilot study. AC Hoyle, C Whelton, R Umaar, L Funk - Shoulder & Elbow, 2012 - Wiley Online Library The glenoid labrum. C Smith, L Funk - Shoulder & Elbow, 2010 -...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › upper-limb-unit-publications
589. Patient Safety

Patient Safety, Quality Champions, incident reporting, reducing harm, learning, infection control, safeguarding, staffing, escalation, trials, reports,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › patient-safety
590. Accessibility

Web Site Accessibility Browser Settings including text size, colour. Information on accessing trust services with wheelchair access, mobility aids, hearing loops, british sign language interpreters, assistance dogs, special requirements

www.wwl.nhs.uk › accessibility
591. PALs

PALS, Patient Relations, Patient Advice and Liaison Service, Support, Help

www.wwl.nhs.uk › pals
592. Contact Us

Contact Us, Patient Relations, FOI, Phone Number, Email Address, Help, Support

www.wwl.nhs.uk › contact-us
594. Virtual Ward

More information on our Virtual Wards services

www.wwl.nhs.uk › virtual-wards
595. Armed Forces Promise

Armed Forces Promise At WWL, we recognise and value the skills and experience members of the Armed Forces Community can bring to NHS roles. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust support the employment of all members of the Armed Forces Community within the NHS. We recognise that...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › armed-forces-promise
596. Text Reminders FAQs

Frequently asked questions for WWL's text reminders service for outpatients attending appointments at hospital and clinics across the Wigan Borough

www.wwl.nhs.uk › text-reminders-faqs
597. Text Reminders

Details of WWL's text reminders service for outpatients attending appointments at hospital and clinics across the Wigan Borough

www.wwl.nhs.uk › text-reminders
598. Pregnancy Related Pain

Pregnancy Related Pain Advice and Guidance

www.wwl.nhs.uk › pregnancy-related-pain
599. Digital Letters

Digital Leters uses DrDoctor to allow you to access appointment letters online and using a mobile device

www.wwl.nhs.uk › digital-letters
600. Children's SALT FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions What is Speech and Language Therapy? Speech-language therapy is the therapeutic treatment of speech and language difficulties and disorders. This therapy that helps to prevent, diagnose and/or rehabilitate an individual’s speech and language difficulties. What happens if my child needs speech and language therapy? We...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › childrens-salt-faqs
601. Wrightington Hospital Therapy Department

Wrightington Hospital Therapy Department Our Therapy Department is based at the Wrightington Hospital site, although the team provide services across all of our three main Hospital sites. There are three professions within the Therapy Team: Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is often used to restore movement and function when someone is...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › wrightington-hospital-therapy-department
602. Events and Education at Wrightington

Events and Education at Wrightington Our scheduled courses and events are shown below. Basic Science and Upper Limb FRCS courses The course is aimed at candidates who have passed part 1 of the exam and are as such ready to appear for the clinical section of the exam. Due to...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › events-and-education-at-wrightington
603. Private Patient Services

We offer a range of services that are available privately to patients.

www.wwl.nhs.uk › private-patients
604. Paediatric Outpatient Department

Welcome to the Paediatric Outpatient Department at the Thomas Linacre Centre. You can contact us on 01942 822457 We have a dedicated service for our paediatric patients that includes: Asthma Diabetes General medicine Urology Gynaecology Neurology CF Allergy ADHD/Autism Endocrine Metabolic Eating disorders Jaundice Cardiology Epliepsy   We also provide:...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › paediatric-out-patient-department-
605. Leigh Infirmary

Leigh infirmary, Leigh Hospital, Health Centre, Elective, Diagnostic, Rehabilitation

www.wwl.nhs.uk › leigh-infirmary
606. Text Message Reminder Opt-Out

Text Message, Reminder, Notification, Opt-Out, Stop, Remove

www.wwl.nhs.uk › text-message-reminder-opt-out
607. NHS Professionals

NHS Professionals, NHSP, Bank

www.wwl.nhs.uk › nhs-professionals
610. Unable to Attend Your Appointment

Unable, Attend, Cancel, Cancellation, Notify, Appointment, Miss, Delay

www.wwl.nhs.uk › unable-to-attend-your-appointment
611. Inpatients Guide

Inpatients, staying, admitting, admissions, arrival,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › inpatients-guide
612. National Orthopaedic Alliance

National Orthopaedic Alliance, NOA, Specialist Orthopaedic Alliance, SOA

www.wwl.nhs.uk › national-orthopaedic-alliance
613. Facilities

Facilities including baby changing, breast feeding, chaplaincy, spiritual care, shops

www.wwl.nhs.uk › facilities
614. Contact Forms

Contact Forms to arrange, reschedule, cancel appointments

www.wwl.nhs.uk › contact-forms
615. Access to Health Records

Access to Health Records operate under the Data Protection Act 2018 to allow access to patients

www.wwl.nhs.uk › access-to-health-records
616. Attend Anywhere Appointments

Attend Anywhere virtual video remote appointment service list link

www.wwl.nhs.uk › attend-anywhere-appointments
617. Community Occupational Therapy

Community Occupational Therapy help maintain independence by identifying functional difficulties

www.wwl.nhs.uk › community-occupational-therapy
618. Leadership at WWL

Public Sector, Trainee, Traineeship, college, placements, learner,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › public-sector-trainee-programme
619. Better Lives Programme

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan Council and NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (NHS GM ICB) are working together to deliver a joint transformation programme - ‘Better Lives’. The programme has been designed to make a rapid, meaningful and sustained improvement to the lives of...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › better-lives-programme
620. Care Quality Commission

The Care Quality Commission CQC inspect every service under safe, effective, caring, responsive, well-led

www.wwl.nhs.uk › cqc
621. List and Registers

Lists and Registers, Asset, contractors, declaration, gifts, foi, statutory

www.wwl.nhs.uk › list-and-registers
622. Publication Scheme

Publication Scheme, Freedom of Information Act, Information Commissioner, FOI,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › publication-scheme
623. Lawful Bases for Processing Data

Processing, Data, 251B, Health and Social Care Act, Data Protection Act, General Data Protection Regulations, GDPR, DPA, Lawful, Personal, Legal, Consent,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › lawful-bases-for-processing-data
624. How we are managed

How we are managed, divisional structure, medicine, specialist services, estates and facilities, corporate services

www.wwl.nhs.uk › how-we-are-managed
625. Our organisation

Organisation, Principles, Guidance, NHS Structure, Assurance, Escalation, Framework

www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-organisation
627. Information Access

Information Access, Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information, Publication Scheme,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › information-access
628. Complaints

Compliments, Complaints and Concerns are handled by our Patient Relations Team

www.wwl.nhs.uk › complaints
629. Three Wishes

Trust charity is known as Three Wishes Charity which raises funds and money to help improve the patient experience.

www.wwl.nhs.uk › charitable-funds
631. Digital Letters FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Letters Online Appointment Letter from DoctorDr

www.wwl.nhs.uk › digital-letters-faqs
632. Ophthalmology Services

Welcome to the Ophthalmology Department at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL). Our mission is simple: to protect, restore, and improve your vision. Who We Are Our team includes: Consultant Ophthalmologists Associate Specialists & Specialty Doctors Ophthalmic Practitioners Orthoptists & Optometrists Ophthalmic Technicians Dedicated Nursing &...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › ophthalmology-services
633. Childrens Audiology Team

Children's Audiology Team The Children’s Audiology Team provides a service for babies, children and young people where there is concern about their hearing or a known hearing loss. We carry out comprehensive hearing assessments which provide information about the levels of sound that children can hear across a range...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › childrens-audiology-team
634. Heart Failure Service

Heart Failure Service, Heart Failure, Cardiology,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › heart-failure-service
635. Dermatology

Tier 2 Dermatology Service focuses on patients with eczema and psoriasis

www.wwl.nhs.uk › dermatology
636. Specialist Neuro Community Services

Specialist Neuro Community, Neurology, Brain, Neurological,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › specialist-neuro-community-services
637. Boston House

Boston House provides Ophthalmology Services and community services including physiotherapy

www.wwl.nhs.uk › boston-house