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6. 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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7. NEWS: Generous Donations Provide Extra Support for Breast Screening Patients at WWL

Two new mammography chairs are helping Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) offer extra support for patients visiting to undergo breast screening. The South Lancashire Breast Screening Service, based at the Thomas Linacre Centre (TLC) in Wigan, and Leigh Infirmary, has dedicated clinics for patients who...

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8. [pdf] Visual Story for Children Having an Eye Test at School

Orth 019J Visual Story for Children Having an Eye Test at School. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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9. [pdf] Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Rowan Tree

Orth 019H Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Rowan Tree. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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10. [pdf] Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Oakfield

Orth 019G Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Oakfield. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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11. [pdf] Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Leigh Infirmary

Orth 019F Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Leigh Infirmary. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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12. [pdf] Visual Story for Children Having an Eye Test at Leigh Infirmary

Orth 019E Visual Story for Children Having an Eye Test at Leigh Infirmary. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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13. [pdf] Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Landgate

Orth 019D Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Landgate. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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14. [pdf] Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Hope

Orth 019C Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Hope. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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15. [pdf] Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Boston House

Orth 019B Visual Story for Children Having a Glasses Test at Boston House. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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16. [pdf] Visual Story for Children Having an Eye Test at Boston House

Orth 019A Visual Story for Children Having an Eye Test at Boston House. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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17. [] Screening in pregnancy: CVS and amniocentesis information for parents

Ext 007 Screening in pregnancy: CVS and amniocentesis information for parents. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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18. NEWS: Test

?We all have someone to say thank you to this year. On the eve of the #NHSBirthday, a national #ThankYouDay will take place on Sunday 4 July - a chance to thank everyone who deserves it, together. Join in making it the biggest Thank You ever!?? pic.twitter.com/OZLp6FhZP3 — @...

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43. [pdf] Cervical Biopsy

Gyn 009 v10 Click here to view or to download to a device

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47. 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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48. Clinical Decisions Ward (CDW) - Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

CDW is an extension of the emergency floor. We have 7 chairs and 2 examination trolleys where patients wait for test results or assessment by surgery, orthopaedic, mental health and medicine as well as A&E patients before either being discharged or admitted to the wards.

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49. NEWS: New Artwork Encourages Women to Prioritise Health

A breast screening clinic at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) was the recipient of a kind gesture from two community groups in a bid to raise awareness of breast cancer, and to encourage women to prioritise their health. A display has been painted on the...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › New Artwork Encourages Women to Prioritise Health
50. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Life-Changing Service Celebrates 20th Anniversary
51. NEWS: WWL Patient Shares Story of Excellent Care

At Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care to all our patients from all walks of life. There are few better examples of this than the care Mihaela Atkinson recently received as she attended her first breast screening appointment at...

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52. NEWS: A Parachute in Pink

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust has received a very generous donation from a member of staff who sky dived 14,000 feet whilst wearing all pink. Kathryn Hunt, 57, from Hindley Green, Wigan, has worked for WWL’s South Lancashire Breast Screening Unit for 25 years, and was keen to raise money...

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53. Antenatal Information

Antenatal, Pregnancy, Care, Screening

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54. 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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55. NEWS: Wigan hospital enrols first patient in global sinus study

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has become the first hospital to recruit a participant in a global research study. Professor Nirmal Kumar, Principal Investigator (PI) and his team at The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI) achieved the milestone for a study on a new treatment...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Wigan hospital enrols first patient in global sinus study
56. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Industrial Action by Resident Doctors to Take Place at WWL
57. NEWS: Organ Donation Week 2025 - Gillian's Story

This week is Organ Donation Week (Monday 22nd September – Sunday 28th September), and this year we are urging anyone who has not yet done so, to sign up to the organ donor register to help save lives. Every day, somebody will die waiting for a transplant they so urgently need,...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Organ Donation Week 2025 - Gillian's Story
58. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Nursing Leader Shortlisted for National Award
59. NEWS: Leigh Infirmary Awarded Gold Standard in Endoscopy Services

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) Leigh Infirmary has been awarded a national gold standard for its endoscopy services. The endoscopy unit at Leigh Infirmary has been successful in achieving full accreditation by the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) on Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy. This is a...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Leigh Infirmary Awarded Gold Standard in Endoscopy Services
60. NEWS: Nurses Nominated for Black Healthcare Awards

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been nominated at the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) Black Healthcare Awards for the first time in its history. The awards recognise and celebrate the skills, talents, passion and energy of the Black health and care workforce who...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Nurses Nominated for Black Healthcare Awards
61. 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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62. NEWS: Family Donation to WWL In Honour of Much-Loved Teacher

A donation from the family of a much-loved teacher has helped to refurbish a room at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) in her memory. Julie Bramhall was a teacher who dedicated her life to helping others in her work of Assistant Principle of St John’...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Family Donation to WWL In Honour of Much-Loved Teacher
63. 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....

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Celebrates Shortlisting for Prestigious HSJ Digital Awards 2025
64. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Two New Theatres at Wrightington Hospital to Help Reduce Waiting Lists
65. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL introduces ‘Jolly Trolley’ to help patients keep mentally and physically active while in hospital
66. NEWS: WWL Offers Further Comfort For Veterans on End of Life Care

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has introduced further comfort for Veterans under its care. Within the Wigan Borough there is a community of over 22,000 Armed Forces personnel and Veterans who live and access healthcare at the Trust. Following patient feedback, WWL’s Armed Forces and...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Offers Further Comfort For Veterans on End of Life Care
67. NEWS: Health Column: Be Infection Aware This Winter

Nick Hughes, Associate Chief Nurse, Infection Prevention and Control This year, WWL, alongside other NHS Trusts and healthcare services across the country, is experiencing a significant increase in influenza (flu) cases, respiratory illnesses and diarrhoea and vomiting. The recent freezing weather has been particularly harsh on our vulnerable residents, escalating...

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68. NEWS: WWL Receives Approval for New Multi-Storey Car Park

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), is pleased to announce that a brand-new multi- storey car park (MSCP) is to be developed at its Freckleton Street site. To aleviate the parking pressures experienced at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI), WWL submitted an application for planning...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Receives Approval for New Multi-Storey Car Park
69. NEWS: WWL Nursing Team win RCN Outstanding Contribution Award During Black History Month

. WWL’s Professional Education Team have been recognised by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) for their outstanding contribution to the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda at the College’s annual regional Black History Month conference. Rewarding excellence in enhancing the experience of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) service...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Nursing Team win RCN Outstanding Contribution Award During Black History Month
70. NEWS: WWL Improves Digital Awareness Across Healthcare Services

Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) recently introduced new electronic communication to our patients across all WWL services, offering digital letters, text reminders, broadcast messages, quick questions, online pre-op assessments and the utilisation of the NHS Wayfinder app. The adoption and use of digital communication...

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71. NEWS: Secretary of State Visits Impressive New Development at Wigan’s Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

As work progresses on a brand new four-storey development at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI), MP for Wigan and newly appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, was given a short tour of the build. The development, which will be home to Wrightington, Wigan and...

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72. NEWS: WWL Joins in GM-wide Super Discharge Event

Health and care services across Greater Manchester will work together to improve discharge processes ahead of the busy winter period. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) will join Greater Manchester’s first Super Multi-agency Discharge Event (MaDE) from Friday 6th September 2024 to Thursday 12th September 2024. The...

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73. NEWS: Junior Doctors at Wigan Borough Hospitals Set to Strike Again

Services at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) are braced for another round of industrial action this week, with junior doctors set to strike for the third time in 2024. The British Medical Association (BMA) will take five days of strike action involving WWL Junior Doctors from 7...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Junior Doctors at Wigan Borough Hospitals Set to Strike Again
74. 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
75. 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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76. NEWS: Brand New Theatre Opens at Leigh Infirmary

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is delighted to announce that it has opened the doors on its new theatre at Leigh Infirmary, with the site becoming the Trust’s main centre for breast surgery. This exciting development has enabled WWL to build a modern, ultra-clean...

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77. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › First patients received at Leigh’s new Community Diagnostic Centre
78. NEWS: WWL staff gather with six-year-old’s family to dedicate bench in his memory

  A memorial bench has been unveiled at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) in remembrance of Theo James Wood. Adorned with balloons of his favourite superheroes and a heartfelt inscription, family, friends and WWL staff gathered to dedicate the bench to the six-year-old who died at...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL staff gather with six-year-old’s family to dedicate bench in his memory
79. NEWS: Wigan Borough health leads call for continued support during prolonged industrial action period

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is set for seven days of industrial action by Junior Doctors and Consultants who are members of the British Medical Association, with strikes set to take place across two separate periods. NHS leaders and their staff within the Wigan Borough...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Wigan Borough health leads call for continued support during prolonged industrial action period
80. NEWS: WWL’s Family Room Receives Renovation Help from Wigan Warriors Captain and Local School

The Emergency Department (ED) at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) was recently paid a visit by Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell, who donated furniture to help renovate their ED Family Room. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, plans were put in place by the ED team to...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL’s Family Room Receives Renovation Help from Wigan Warriors Captain and Local School
81. NEWS: WWL Excelling in Patient Safety and Improvement with Double Award News

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been named as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Awards. The Trust’s excellent work in human factors training and in complex maternity care has been shortlisted from more than 500 submissions...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Excelling in Patient Safety and Improvement with Double Award News
82. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › First Contact Practitioner Service Wins Award at NHS Parliamentary Awards
83. NEWS: Wigan Borough health leads call for public support during latest period of industrial action

NHS services within the Wigan Borough are preparing for further industrial action this week, with Junior Doctors who are members of the British Medical Association set to strike against the Government from 7:00am on Wednesday 14th June to 7:00am on Saturday 17th June 2023. Professor Sanjay Arya, Medical Director at Wrightington,...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Wigan Borough health leads call for public support during latest period of industrial action
84. NEWS: British Medical Association Industrial Action – Wednesday 14th June to Saturday 17th June 2023

The British Medical Association has confirmed that its members will take part in industrial action at NHS organisations, including WWL, from 7:00am on Wednesday 14th June until 7:00am on Saturday 17th June 2023. Please be assured that as with previous periods of industrial action, robust plans are in place to continue...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › British Medical Association Industrial Action – Wednesday 14th June to Saturday 17th June 2023
85. NEWS: WWL Attains Excellent Results in Recent PLACE Assessment

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust (WWL) is incredibly proud to announce the Trust has scored 100 per cent for cleanliness in the latest PLACE assessments Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) assessments provide motivation for improvement by providing a clear message, directly from patients, about how...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Attains Excellent Results in Recent PLACE Assessment
86. NEWS: Support WWL in Preparing for the Bank Holiday and Industrial Action Period

*Updated on Thursday 27th April 2023. Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are set to take part in a period of industrial action from this Sunday 30th April at 8pm, until midnight on Monday 1st April, with Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust preparing for an...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Support WWL in Preparing for the Bank Holiday and Industrial Action Period
87. NEWS: Royal College of Nursing Industrial Action – Sunday 30th April to Monday 1st May 2023

*Updated on Thursday 27th April 2023. The Royal College of Nursing has confirmed that its members will take part in industrial action, at NHS organisations, including WWL, on from 8.00pm on Sunday 30th April 2023, until midnight on Monday 1st May 2023. This latest period of industrial action will take place at three...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Royal College of Nursing Industrial Action – Sunday 30th April to Monday 1st May 2023
88. NEWS: Innovative Project to Help WWL Patients Living with Dementia

A member of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) staff has developed an innovative project to help improve communication for patients with dementia. Kellie Baldwin, a Deputy Team Leader Operating Department Practitioner, at the Trust’s Royal Albert Edward Infirmary site, Wigan, has created the ‘Living...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Innovative Project to Help WWL Patients Living with Dementia
89. NEWS: Support WWL in Preparing for Busy Bank Holiday and Industrial Action Period

Bank Holiday periods are always busy times for NHS organisations, and ahead of the four-day Easter weekend and the following four days of British Medical Association (BMA) industrial action, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is calling on the public’s support to help manage the...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Support WWL in Preparing for Busy Bank Holiday and Industrial Action Period
90. NEWS: WWL Officially Opens New Research Hub

A previously unused health clinic has been transformed into a bespoke and accessible clinical research hub based in the community of Ashton-in-Makerfield by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. MP for Makerfield, Ms Yvonne Forvargue, officially opened the new facility on Queen’s Road, and ahead...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Officially Opens New Research Hub
91. NEWS: Critical Incident Stepping Down Update

Thanks to the incredible dedication and teamwork of the Trust’s staff and partner organisations across the Wigan Borough and Greater Manchester, progress is being made and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is no longer in a critical incident. WWL continues to face exceptional pressure...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Critical Incident Stepping Down Update
92. NEWS: Industrial Action – 6th and 7th February 2023

The Royal College of Nursing has confirmed that its members will take part in industrial action, at NHS organisations, including WWL, on Monday 6th February and 7th February 2023 between the hours of 8am – 8pm. Following successful ballots at three separate Trusts in Greater Manchester, this industrial action will take place...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Industrial Action – 6th and 7th February 2023
93. NEWS: WWL Asks Public for Help to Relieve Pressures on Emergency Department - February 2023

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently facing exceptionally high levels of occupancy, growing pressure on our services, and unprecedented attendances at our Emergency Department (A&E) at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan. We are also seeing ongoing challenges in discharging our patients who are...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Asks Public for Help to Relieve Pressures on Emergency Department - February 2023
94. NEWS: Industrial Action – 18th and 19th January 2023

UPDATED: 17th January - 6.30pm The Royal College of Nursing has confirmed that its members will take part in industrial action against the Government, at NHS organisations, including at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th January, 2023. WWL would like to...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Industrial Action – 18th and 19th January 2023
95. NEWS: WWL Urges Public to Continue to Support Services over New Year Bank Holiday

Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is urging the local community to continue to only attend its Emergency Department (A&E), or only call 999, if their condition is a life or limb-threatening emergency, and to think carefully about using the alternative...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Urges Public to Continue to Support Services over New Year Bank Holiday
96. NEWS: Ground breaking ceremony for Leigh Infirmary development

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has officially begun construction on a new Community Diagnostic Centre and Operating Theatre scheme at its Leigh Infirmary site. Appointed contractor, Carefoot started work on the site, set to be completed by Winter 2023, following planning permission being granted in September....

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Ground breaking ceremony for Leigh Infirmary development
97. NEWS: WWL Asks Public for Help to Relieve Pressures on Emergency Department

UPDATED: 3pm on Friday 23rd December 2022 The exceptional pressure on WWL’s services and high level of attendances at our Emergency Department (A&E) at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan, continue to provide significant challenges. Thanks to the incredible dedication and teamwork of the Trust’s staff and...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Asks Public for Help to Relieve Pressures on Emergency Department
98. NEWS: Unit Renamed in Honour of Renowned Surgeon

Gail Stanley with Ward Manager Rachel Morgan and Mark Jones Chair at the naming of the Professor John Stanley Unit at Wrightington Hospital. A unit at Wrightington Hospital has been renamed in honour of the late WWL orthopaedic consultant and renowned hand surgeon, Prof. John Stanley. The unit has three...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Unit Renamed in Honour of Renowned Surgeon
99. NEWS: WWL and Edge Hill University Partnership welcomes new cohort of Indian doctors

Prof. Raj Murali Doctors from India will study at Edge Hill University as part of a new international collaboration to develop the global workforce.  Doctors who wish to expand their clinical expertise and experience will spend a year working in hospitals in India and the next two years in NHS...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL and Edge Hill University Partnership welcomes new cohort of Indian doctors
100. 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
101. NEWS: WWL Celebrates Long Service Awards

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) was delighted to host their 39th Long Service Awards ceremony last week, to both recognise and celebrate colleagues who have worked in the NHS for 20, 30, 40 and a remarkable 50 years’ service. The awards ceremony which took place on Thursday 1st September...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Celebrates Long Service Awards
102. NEWS: WWL Shortlisted for Best Employer Award by the Nursing Times

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been highlighted as an excellent place to work for nurses, with WWL shortlisted in the UK Best Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the 2022 Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards in November. This significant award recognises organisations...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Shortlisted for Best Employer Award by the Nursing Times
103. NEWS: Grand Opening of the Centre for Advanced Technical Studies

(From left to right) Anna Dawe, CEO and Principal of Wigan and Leigh College - Dr John Cater, Vice-Chancellor of Edge Hill University - Cllr David Molyneux MBE, Leader of Wigan Council - Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Yvonne Fovargue...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Grand Opening of the Centre for Advanced Technical Studies
104. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Clinical Informatics Champion shows that differences can be our strengths as part of Autism Acceptance Week
105. NEWS: Royal Navy Support for WWL Staff

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is being buoyed by support from Royal Navy personnel as part of a Greater Manchester initiative to manage the impact of COVID-19. WWL welcomed 15 military personnel at the beginning of the year to help manage the ongoing impacts that the Omicron...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Royal Navy Support for WWL Staff
106. NEWS: 'Help Us Help You' Heart Attack Campaign

This February, NHS England and NHS Improvement is raising awareness of heart attack symptoms as part of the latest ‘Help Us Help You’ campaign.   Heart and circulatory disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, causes a quarter of all deaths in the UK and is one of the largest causes of...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › 'Help Us Help You' Heart Attack Campaign
107. NEWS: WWL Consultant commended for his leadership in research

Dr Abdul Ashish, Consultant Respiratory Physician at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Respiratory Speciality Lead for Greater Manchester, has received an award for his exceptional leadership in research. The NIHR Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN) and Royal College of...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Consultant commended for his leadership in research
108. NEWS: Behind Closed Doors - Our ICU Story

A collection of photographs illustrating the strength, determination, support, resolve and very real challenges of COVID-19 on our Intensive Care Unit is currently on show at the iconic Manchester Central Library. The photographs were taken by WWL’s Clinical Informatics Manager and passionate photographer, Petro Bekker, who returned to a...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Behind Closed Doors - Our ICU Story
109. NEWS: WWL Receives Highest Badge of Honour for its Armed Forces Support

Armed Forces veterans outside of the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan - Photo taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for its outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community, as announced by Defence...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Receives Highest Badge of Honour for its Armed Forces Support
110. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Plans to Restart Planned Care
111. NEWS: Maternity Services Visiting Guidance

The Maternity Service at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is working closely with our local and national partner agencies to ensure our patients, public and staff remain safe throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. We realise that this is a worrying time for pregnant women and their families...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Maternity Services Visiting Guidance
112. NEWS: 10,000th Covid-19 vaccine delivered at WWL

                                                                                                                                                                Melissa Walsh being vaccinated by Gemma Hurst, Immuniser for the WWL Vaccination Programme   Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has certainly made its mark on one of the largest vaccination programmes in NHS history, delivering its 10,000th Covid-19 vaccination this week, providing a massive step towards...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › 10,000th Covid-19 vaccine delivered at WWL
113. NEWS: The Wigan Runner Raising Money for WWL After Unexpected Diagnosis

After running every single day for more than four years, Matthew Melling, better known as The Wigan Runner, has sadly had to stop due to an unexpected diagnosis that left him needing an urgent operation at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.   Matthew, age 36 from Pemberton in Wigan, starting his running streak...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › The Wigan Runner Raising Money for WWL After Unexpected Diagnosis
114. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › 18-Year-Old Volunteering to Support the NHS
115. NEWS: Maternity Visiting Update and New Maternity Helpline

The Maternity Service at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is working closely with our local and national partner agencies to ensure our patients, public and staff remain safe throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. We realise that this is a worrying time for pregnant women and their...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Maternity Visiting Update and New Maternity Helpline
116. Mr Joseph Ring - Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon – Foot and Ankle

Mr Joseph Ring is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle. His practice includes the management of the spectrum of foot and ankle conditions both trauma and elective including diabetic foot care. Mr Ring was appointed to Wrightington hospital in...

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117. 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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118. Professor Tim Board - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Hip and Knee Specialist

Qualifications: MB ChB(Hons), BSc(Hons), MRCS, MSc(Orth Eng), FRCS(Trauma & Orth), MD Tim Board is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon working at the Centre for Hip Surgery at Wrightington Hospital. He is also a Visiting Professor in Orthopaedics at the University of Leeds, Honorary Senior Lecturer at University of...

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119. Mr Aslam Mohammed - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Qualifications: FRCS, FRCS (Orth) Mr. Mohammed qualified from the Welsh National School of Medicine in Cardiff in 1984. He has been a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon for Joint Disease at Wrightington Hospital from 1995. He undertook his specialist training in Orthopaedic and Trauma at the North Staffordshire Hospital in Stoke on Trent and...

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120. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?c
121. Mr Imran Alam - Consultant General and Benign Upper Gastrointestinal

Qualifications: MBBS, BSc, FRCSEd, FRCS (Glasg), MD (Swansea University), FRCSEd (Gen Surgery) Mr Alam graduated from Pakistan. He was trained mainly in Wales but spent early years of surgical training in Republic of Ireland. He worked in upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery and did clinical research on surgical treatment of...

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122. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?c
123. 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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124. 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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125. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?c
126. 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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127. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?c
128. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?c
132. [pdf] Laparoscopy

Gyn 018 v8 Click here to view or to save to your device

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134. [pdf] Blood Matters

Ext 157 Click here to view or to save to your device

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138. [pdf] Semen Analysis

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

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142. [pdf] Upper Gastrointestinal Macmillan Nurse Key Worker

CC 022 Upper Gastrointestinal Macmillan Nurse Key Worker v7. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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143. [pdf] Upper Gastrointestinal Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) Meetings

CC 021 Upper Gastrointestinal Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) Meetings v7. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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147. [pdf] Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloric Stenosis v7. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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189. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › cardiac-support-group
190. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › wwl-star-awards-2025
191. Children's SALT Referrals and Appointments

Referrals and Appointments Worried About a Child Are you worried about your child’s communication development? Use this progress tracker from Talking Point to check your child’s communication development. I CAN, the children’s communication charity, (UK Registered charity 21003) Where will my child be seen? We usually...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › childrens-salt-referrals-and-appointments
192. 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
193. Pre-Operative Assessment Department - Wrightington Hospital

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

www.wwl.nhs.uk › pre-operative-assessment-department-wrightington-hospital
194. 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.

www.wwl.nhs.uk › john-charnley-wing-private-patients
195. Research Partnerships

Research Events, Clinical Trials, Researchers, partnerships, collaboration

www.wwl.nhs.uk › research-events
196. Leigh Infirmary

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

www.wwl.nhs.uk › leigh-infirmary
197. 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
199. Complaints

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

www.wwl.nhs.uk › complaints
200. 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
201. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › upper-limb-contact-us
202. 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
203. Equality Information

Equality Information, Inclusion and Diversity

www.wwl.nhs.uk › equality-information
204. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › upper-limb-research-information
205. 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
206. Patient Safety

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

www.wwl.nhs.uk › patient-safety
207. 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
208. Sustainability

Our Greener WWL Journey Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) recognises the impact that our operations have on our environment and ultimately our patients. Climate change, pollution and environmental degradation are major contributors to the significant health challenges of the 21st century. Thanks to our staff,...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › sustainability
209. Virtual Ward

More information on our Virtual Wards services

www.wwl.nhs.uk › virtual-wards
211. 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
212. Maternity Visiting

Updated: 12th September 2025 Patient visiting is under constant review and is based on patient and staff feedback. We understand birth is a special time for you and your family and separation during this time can be difficult, due to this we are trialling altered visiting hours for a period of...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › maternity-visiting
213. Our Partners

Partners, North West Boroughs Healthcare, Wigan Council, NHS Northwest

www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-partners
214. 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
215. Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee Replacement Surgery Knee replacement Surgery (arthroplasty) involves replacing a damaged, worn or diseased knee with an artificial joint. There are two main types: Total Knee Replacement - where both sides of the knee joint are replaced. Partial Knee Replacement - where only one side of your...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › knee-replacement-surgery
216. Bone Donation Programme

Living Bone Donation Programme At Wrightington Hospital, we are one of the few facilities in the region that has a in-house Bone Bank. This means, that if you need to have a hip replacement operation, it is possible for you to donate the bone which will be removed...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › bone-donation-programme
217. Private Patient Services

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

www.wwl.nhs.uk › private-patients
218. What choices do I have for my pregnancy/birth and after I have had my baby?

What choices do I have for my pregnancy/birth and after I've had my baby?  We hope that you find the information on this webpage useful and that it may help you understand more about what choices/options that you have whilst you are pregnant and when you've had...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › what-choices-do-i-have-for-my-pregnancybirth-and-after-i-have-had-my-baby
219. COVID-19 Information

COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, information for patients including symptoms and visiting guidance

www.wwl.nhs.uk › covid-19-information
220. Communications and Media

Communications and Media team deal with press releases, enquiries,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › communications-and-media
221. NHS Professionals

NHS Professionals, NHSP, Bank

www.wwl.nhs.uk › nhs-professionals
224. What to Expect

What to expect, fire procedure, laundry, mealtimes, no smoking, food, alcohol, pastoral, radio, tv, entertainment, telephone, sick note, fit note, training, treatment, transfer, e-magazines

www.wwl.nhs.uk › what-to-expect
225. What to Bring With You

Inpatient, Bring, Attend, Items, Personal, Toiletries, Pyjamas, Magazines, Games, Medication, Money,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › what-to-bring-with-you
226. The Services We Offer

Services, List, Leaflets, Guidance, Newsletter, List, Departments, Regulatory

www.wwl.nhs.uk › the-services-we-offer
227. Environmental Information Regulations

Environmental Information Regulations 2004 give the public right to information about air, water, soil, land, flora & fauna, energy, noise, waste and emissions.

www.wwl.nhs.uk › environmental-information-regulations
228. GP Out of Hours Service

Gp Out of Hours Service Via North West Ambulance 111 service

www.wwl.nhs.uk › crtout-of-hoursclinical-triage
230. Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood and is performed primarily to diagnose and monitor a patient's condition.

www.wwl.nhs.uk › phlebotomy
231. Recruitment Events

Information about the latest recruitment events held by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

www.wwl.nhs.uk › recruitment-events
232. NHSP Testimonials

NHSP, Professionals, Bank, Testimonials, Experience

www.wwl.nhs.uk › nhsp-testimonials
233. Apprenticeship Stories

Testimonial, Work Placement, Experience, College, Learning,

www.wwl.nhs.uk › testimonials
234. NEWS: WWL Shows Support for This Year’s Wigan Pride

As a dedicated supporter of Wigan Borough’s biggest celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is proud to be taking part in this year’s Wigan Pride event. Now in its 10th year, Wigan Pride will bring a rainbow of fun...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Shows Support for This Year’s Wigan Pride
235. 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....

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › 10 Year Health Plan for England
236. 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
237. 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
238. NEWS: Major Investment into Expansion of Endoscopy Services at WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been awarded £11.9m from the national NHS England endoscopy programme to expand and develop its endoscopy services. Endoscopy is an important diagnostic procedure, and this investment will support earlier diagnosis of conditions, including bowel cancer, as well as other...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Major Investment into Expansion of Endoscopy Services at WWL
239. 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
240. NEWS: WWL Shows Support For This Year’s Wigan Pride

As a dedicated supporter of Wigan Borough’s biggest celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is proud to be taking part, once again, in this year’s Wigan Pride event. This year, Wigan Pride will take place on Saturday 12th August...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Shows Support For This Year’s Wigan Pride
241. NEWS: WWL Receives Funding to Help Boost Breast Imaging Services

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is pleased to be receiving a part of the Government’s £10m funding to provide new breast imaging facilities. WWL will look to use this funding to create more breast imaging capacity which will provide an improved service for women...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Receives Funding to Help Boost Breast Imaging Services
242. NEWS: Community Healthcare Trio Highlighted for Extraordinary Efforts During Global Pandemic

Ellen Maxwell, Rebecca Melling and Mags Sanders - Health Outreach and Inclusion workers at WWL Members of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) Health Outreach and Inclusion Team have been named as finalists at the first ever Best of Wigan Awards. WWL colleagues, Mags Sanders,...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Community Healthcare Trio Highlighted for Extraordinary Efforts During Global Pandemic
243. NEWS: WWL is Bursting with Wigan Pride!

Joseph Usher (WWL LGBTQIA+ Network Chair), Mark Jones (WWL Chair) and Paul Howard (WWL Director of Corporate Affairs) enjoying the Wigan Pride festivities with Councillor Laura Flynn (Wigan Council Lead Member for Equality) and the Mayor of Wigan Borough Councillor Marie Morgan. It was a sensational Saturday on Saturday 13th...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL is Bursting with Wigan Pride!
244. NEWS: From MAU to I Do

As the excitement towards Wigan Pride 2022 on Saturday 13th August continues to build, the support for the event and the values and vision of WWL’s support to the LGBTQIA+ community are going from strength-to-strength. Two members of the WWL family who are keen to tell their story, and show...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › From MAU to I Do
245. NEWS: Wigan Pride 2022 – A Spotlight on Health Outreach and Inclusion

Members of WWL's Health Outreach and Inclusion Service As we continue our build-up to Wigan Pride 2022 on Saturday 13th August, for which WWL is the headline sponsor, we’re highlighting some of the WWL services set to be in attendance on the day, starting with our Health Outreach and Inclusion...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Wigan Pride 2022 – A Spotlight on Health Outreach and Inclusion
246. NEWS: WWL Supporting Wigan Pride 2022 as Headline Sponsor!

(Left to right) - Wigan Pride Chair Scott Williams, WWL Director of Corporate Affairs Paul Howard, WWL LGBTQIA+ Network Chair Joseph Usher and Wigan Council Lead Member - Equalities and Domestic Abuse, Cllr Laura Flynn As a dedicated supporter of Wigan Borough’s biggest celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, Wrightington,...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Supporting Wigan Pride 2022 as Headline Sponsor!
247. 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...

www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › 20 years of care at Wigan’s Thomas Linacre Centre
248. 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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249. 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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250. 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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251. 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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252. 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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255. [pdf] Bowel Cancer Screening-An Easy Guide-Easy Read

Ext 014 Bowel Cancer Screening-An Easy Guide-Easy Read. Click here to view or to save to your device.

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258. 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 &...

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259. Equality Delivery System

The Equality Delivery System (EDS2) focuses on equality performance.

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261. Postnatal and Infant Feeding Information

Postnatal and Infant Feeding Information for WWL NHS

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262. Booking Information

  Lifestyle Information Smoking At WWL we have a specialist stop smoking in pregnancy team who will help you if you decide you would like to quit smoking. If you are identified as a smoker then you will be automatically referred to the team who will contact you to see...

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263. 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...

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264. Reschedule an Appointment

Reschedule an Appointment, Online Form

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265. Car Parking Developments

Information on developments to hospital car parking at WWL NHS

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266. Postnatal Discharge Information

  Safe Sleep Safe Sleep Leaflet Safe Sleep Leaflet - Premature Babies Safe Sleep in Winter Lullaby Trust ICON    Click here to watch a video about ICON   Birth Registration   Birth Registration Link - Click here   Birth Thoughts Managing Your Pain After Birth Postnatal Exercises...

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267. School Nursing

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

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268. Thomas Linacre Centre

TLC, Thomas Linacre Centre, Outpatients,

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269. Maternity Self Referral Form

Maternity Self Referral Form for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh If you have any difficulties using the Maternity booking form, please contact your own GP or local community midwife team. The information provided will only be accessed by the maternity team in order to protect your confidentiality.   This is an...

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270. 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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271. 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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272. Mr George Ghaly - Clinical Director/ Consultant in Anaesthetics and Chronic Pain Management

Qualifications: MB BCh, PhD (UK), FRCA, FFPMRCA, DP Med, DA Dr Ghaly is a Consultant in Anaesthetics and Chronic Pain Management, and is Clinical Director of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Services.  He is an elected Governor, representing medical and dental staff on the Trust's Foundation Board. Dr Ghaly is...

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274. [pdf] Preterm birth

Obs 093 v2 Click here to view or to save to your device

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275. Wigan Health and Care Research Forum

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

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276. Choose Well

Choose Well How to choose the right NHS service if you are unwell or injured There are high levels of demand across all services. We want to make sure that people choose well to get the help they need. The NHS is always there for anyone who needs it, but...

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277. MSK Neck and Upper Back Pain

Neck and Upper Back Pain Neck and upper back pain can encompass a large anatomical area from the base of your skull to your shoulders and reaching down across your shoulder blades. Neck pain can also give rise to pain, and symptoms such as tingling and numbness, into your arms...

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