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Foot and Ankle Problems affecting the Foot and Ankle is a broad topic that can include traumatic injuries that come on suddenly, or more gradual conditions that come on over time. There’s also many factors that can affect the recovery from such problems. If you have suffered an acute (...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › msk-foot-and-ankleLIMA SMR RCT Title: Radiosteriometric analysis (RSA) of the stability of metal-backed glenoid components in total shoulder arthroplasty Randomised controlled trial comparing two versions of the LIMA SMR metal-backed glenoid component, one of which is coated with hydroxyapatite (HA) Patients listed for anatomical shoulder replacement with LIMA SMR component can...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › upper-limb-research-studies-information-for-staffWhat 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-babyEarly Years Post Diagnostic Information pack and resources page to support Children, young people and their families
www.wwl.nhs.uk › early-years-post-diagnosticAll families who receive a yes to a diagnosis of autism, then the child or young person’s family will be invited to a post diagnostic session with the Neurodevelopment Pathway Co-Ordinator, these are held across the borough and give families the opportunity to link up and network together. The Neurodevelopment Pathway Co-Ordinator will share a presentation at the session, focusing on what is Autism, the difficulties some children and young people may face and how to support them as a family including lots of information sharing on local community groups, strategies and advice.
www.wwl.nhs.uk › neurodevelopment-post-diagnostic-support-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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www.wwl.nhs.uk › resources › download › wwl-6001943ceea856.89805194Two members of staff from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) have been shortlisted for an award, in recognition of their work with members of the Armed Forces, Veterans and their families. Leanne Cobham, Armed Forces Healthcare Lead and Interim Lead for Patient Experience and Engagement,...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Pair Nominated for Armed Forces AwardsWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is pleased to return to traditional visiting hours for visitors to see their loved ones during their time in hospital. Visiting times for each ward or department are clearly displayed at entrances to the wards and departments and are also...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Update for all inpatient visitors to the TrustLIFE CHANGING: Patients Beverley and Jeff who have both been receiving treatment of the APOS shoe device Patients at WWL are experiencing life-changing care for the treatment of osteoarthritis and chronic knee-pain by using the Apos® device, a NICE recommended clinical innovation that is supported by the MedTech Funding Mandate 2024/25....
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Life-changing treatment for people with knee painWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has thanked a local family for ten years of fundraising support. Members of staff at the Trust’s Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI) were delighted to welcome the ‘In Memory of Baby G’ fundraising group to their Neonatal Intensive Care...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Thanks Family For 10 Years of SupportFormer Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) Governor and Patient Research Advisor, Bill Greenwood OBE, has had his contribution to health and care research posthumously recognised at a coveted regional awards ceremony. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Greater Manchester Clinical Research Network (CRN) presented...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Bill Greenwood OBE Recognised with Special Award for Research ContributionsAfter 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 DiagnosisWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is currently facing exceptionally high levels of occupancy, and growing pressure on our services at our Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI), Wigan. We are also seeing ongoing challenges in discharging our patients who are well...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Asks Public for SupportWrightington, 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Wrightington Hospital Teams Recognised for Excellence and Innovation at National Awards CeremonyWrightington, 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 2023Ellen 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 PandemicA 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 CampaignsQualifications: MB ChB, FRCS Eng (Trauma & Orth) Choose and Book Code: ORFAKW - Feet Ankles and Knees Robert Smith is on the specialist register as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. His surgical practice specialises in lower limb surgery, principally treating foot and ankle conditions with a particular focus on ankle arthritis...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cA 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 AwardQualifications: MBBS, MRCP(UK), MRCP (Acute Medicine), PG Diploma Diabetes Graduated From India, then later moved to Caribbean worked as Faculty Member for two years and completed ‘Clinical Tutor Teaching Fellow Ship Programme’ at St. George University, Grenada. Then relocated to the UK in 2011, completed Specialist Training Programme and got...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cMr 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBChB, FRCS (Tr&Orth) James qualified from Liverpool University medical school in 2000. He undertook his higher surgical training in the Mersey region and gained his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2011. He completed his specialist training with a year in the foot and ankle unit at Wrightington...
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www.wwl.nhs.uk › leaflets › download › wwl-5ff4427463fd21.58286536Qualifications: 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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www.wwl.nhs.uk › leaflets › download › wwl-677d20f1b331c8.02477837Qualifications: MBBCh, FRCS (Tr&Orth) Jez is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in joint replacements of the lower limb. He qualified from Cardiff Medical School in 2001 and after basic surgical training he obtained a place on the prestigious Orthopaedic Training Programme at the Robert Jones and Agnus...
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www.wwl.nhs.uk › leaflets › download › wwl-62ed11cf8ae821.20185233Qualifications: 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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www.wwl.nhs.uk › resources › download › wwl-600197b2c1f9a8.18184706Qualifications: MB ChB. BA. FRCS (England), FRCS (Glasgow) Peter Kay is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based at Wrightington Hospital and Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Manchester University. He has been President of the British Orthopaedic Association (2011), British Hip Society (2008) and British Orthopaedics Trainees Association (1992). He currently serves on the...
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www.wwl.nhs.uk › resources › download › wwl-600071a6a361f2.66617243Presentations were held on the maternity ward at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary as part of the celebrations for International Day of the Midwife. This year, prizes were awarded to Alysha Allibone for Community Midwife of The Year, Keeley Jones for Specialist Midwife of The Year, Kirsten Cunliffe for Delivery Suite...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL celebrates International Day of the MidwifeJanuary marks one of the busiest times of the year for the NHS. People need help with everything from coughs and colds to post-holiday illnesses and winter injuries. NHS Greater Manchester is reminding you that NHS 111 is the easiest way to get health advice quickly, 24 hours a day. The cold...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Health advice 24 › 7 - let NHS 111 help you as services face post-Christmas pressureQualifications: BMedSci BMBS MSc (Orthopaedic Engineering) FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) Edward is a Fellowship-trained Hand and Peripheral nerve surgeon with a special interest in treating neuromuscular conditions such as post stroke spasticity and cerebral palsy. He offers treatment for peripheral nerve issues, including nerve transfer for brachial plexus injuries. Primary and...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cLower Limb Injuries Fitting Your Boot What is a walking boot? It is a boot used to splint any injury that has occurred around your ankle or foot. Using these, you can apply weight on leg and walk as much as your pain allows. Why do I need this?...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › lower-limb-injuriesWrightington, 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Innovative Breast Screening Technology Arrives at WWLQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cChildren’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-teamWrightington Hall was the home of the Wrightington family for several centuries. It has been transformed into an educational facility of the highest international standards, celebrating the pioneering work on joint replacement carried out at Wrightington Hospital by Sir John Charnley and, by providing post-graduate teaching facilities for the Wrightington...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › conference-centreUpdated: 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-visitingFrequently 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-faqsQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cLinks General Be Well Wigan Lose Weight Feel Great Smoking Cessation Foot and Ankle Foot and ankle pain | Causes, exercises, treatments (versusarthritis.org) 10 Points of Proper Shoe Fit | FootCareMD Hotter Shoes Official Online Store UK Knee Sports Knee Clinic (wrightingtonhospital.org.uk) – Wrightington Hospital Sports Knee Clinic, information about this...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › msk-linksQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cServices 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 WWLNHS Greater Manchester is carrying out a public consultation which looks to standardise the number of NHS-funded IVF cycles available to people across Greater Manchester. They are seeking feedback on their proposal, particularly from those currently receiving or waiting for IVF treatment and those living in Salford, Stockport, Tameside and...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Take part in the public consultation about the number of NHS funded IVF Cycles in Greater Manchester (18 June – 29 July 2025)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 ExecutiveColleagues across Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) and across the UK will be wearing red today, Friday 20th September, to demonstrate their support and appreciation for all those participating, undertaking, and supporting research. WWL’s Tree of Hope, on the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI)...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Turns Red4ResearchWWL is pleased to announce the appointment of Juliette Tait as the Trust’s new Chief People Officer. Juliette will be leading WWL’s vision on how we create an inclusive and people centred experience for all our colleagues and has a vast amount of experience within the Human Resources (...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Appoints new Chief People OfficerMembers 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 InclusionA 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Consultant named in Queen’s Honours ListThis 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 2022Appointment 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 patientsThe 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 GuidanceWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to announce the launch of a new midwife led Smoking Cessation Service. With this coming in to effect from Monday 25th January 2021, the midwife led smoke free pregnancy team will offer support and nicotine replacement therapy for pregnant women. ...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › The Launch of a Maternity Smoking Cessation Service at WWLThe 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 HelplineDr Power graduated from the University of Manchester and completed her foundation training at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport. Following this she entered paediatric training within the Mersey Deanery. In ST6 Dr Power secured a grid training post in community paediatrics and returned to the Manchester deanery to complete her subspecialty...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cOriginally from the neighbouring town of Bolton Andrew initially studied for a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences and then a masters in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine both at the University of Manchester. He went on to study medicine at the University of Leicester and qualified in 2013. Andrew completed...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cI 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: BSc MB ChB FRCS FRCS(Orth) Steve Bale is Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in conditions affecting the shoulder. Most of his practice is arthroscopic day case surgery for impingement, instability, rotator cuff disease and frozen shoulder. In addition he has an interest in arthritis of the shoulder and performs...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBBCh, BSc (Sports Physiol), MSc. (Engin), FRCS(Tr&Orth), FFSEM I am a shoulder surgeon in the UK. My NHS post is at the Wrightington Upper Limb Unit and my Private Practice in Manchester with The Arm Clinic, based at HCA The Wilmslow Hospital. I have been a specialist...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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,...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBBS, MD, DNB, FRCA, EDICM Dr Nandalan is on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia as well as Intensive Care Medicine. He trained in the South West (Bristol) school of Anaesthesia. Upon completion of the dual certification, he joined as a full time Consultant at WWL in 2006. In addition...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBBS, MRCP Mr. Balasubramanian commenced the post of Consultant Physician in Elderly Medicine in September 2008. He was trained in the North West Deanery as Specialist Registrar in Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport; Royal Albert Edward Hospital, Wigan; Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton; South Manchester University...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBBS, DTCD, MD, MRCP Micky completed his basic and higher medical training in New Delhi, India. He subsequently moved to the UK. The majority of his post graduate training has been in the Northwest. He has been a consultant physician (elderly care) at WWL since 2002. He has sub-speciality interests...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MB ChB MSc FRCP FFOM Dr Kumar qualified from the University of Manchester and trained as a Senior Registrar in the North West Deanery. He is on the Specialist Register as a Consultant in Occupational Medicine. Dr Kumar was appointed to the post of Consultant at Wrightington, Wigan and...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MB ChB, MRCP (UK), SCE in Infectious Diseases, DTM&H, Dip HIV, PGCert LTHE Qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 2006 and worked in Scotland and London before taking up a specialty training post in Infectious Diseases and General Medicine in West Yorkshire in 2011. Completed specialty training in 2017 and...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MD, PG Cert in Medical Education, MRCPI, MB, Bch, BAO (Hons), LRCPI, LRCSI Dr Nyuk Cho Lee is a consultant physician with specialist interest in respiratory medicine and medical education. She has been appointed as the Undergraduate Tutor for University of Manchester in the Trust since August 2015. She has...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cInce Ward is a very busy 27 bedded Male/Female ward, caring primarily for Acute respiratory and Cardiac patients. This can include respiratory patients requiring non-invasive ventilation, during the acute period of the admission. These patients have acute and chronic illnesses which include Asthma, COPD, and pulmonary fibrosis. The cardiac patients...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-wards?hospital=Royal Albert Edward Infirmary&ward=21We are a small team made up of two Early Years Health and Development Practitioners. The Early Years Health and Development Practitioners provide support and advice to families for children up to the age of five with a significant development delay
www.wwl.nhs.uk › early-years-health-and-development-teamAutomatic 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › anpr---automatic-number-plate-recognitionInformation for patients regarding the Pre-operative Assessment Department at Wrightington Hospital
www.wwl.nhs.uk › pre-operative-assessment-department-wrightington-hospitalSports Knee Clinic This service is led by four of the North West’s most highly experienced Knee Injury Consultants. The clinic is available at both Wrightington Hospital and the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (Wigan), and provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of knee...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › sports-knee-clinicForthcoming 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-applicationsAnne 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › upper-limb-therapistsWelcome to WWL’s Maternity Information Hub You can self refer for care in your pregnancy using the link below - you do not need to go through your GP. Self Referral Form ***There have been some issues Trust wide receiving referrals. If you referred...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › maternityDetails of WWL's text reminders service for outpatients attending appointments at hospital and clinics across the Wigan Borough
www.wwl.nhs.uk › text-remindersEvents 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-wrightingtonHow to choose the right NHS service if you are unwell or injured 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 we are asking people to think about the best way they...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › choose-wellNHS 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....
www.wwl.nhs.uk › nhs-facilities-at-wrightington-hospitalIf you are experiencing difficulty swallowing, reduced grip strength or any of the symptoms mentioned above, we would reccomend you attend same day GP or A&E department for a more urgent medical opinion. More information can be found at: Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) - MYELOPATHY.ORG Neck...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › msk-neck-and-upper-back-painThis 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.
www.wwl.nhs.uk › icu-follow-upAppointment Centre Service provides central booking team for patients
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www.wwl.nhs.uk › terms-and-conditionsContact details and further information for three wishes fundraising department
www.wwl.nhs.uk › contacts-and-informationChronic 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › msk-chronic-painUpper Limb Injuries Humeral Brace Fitting Humeral brace is a support that is commonly used for upper arm bone (humerus) fractures. It helps to splint the bone and stops movement of the broken bone, which can cause severe pain. It also helps to keep the bone in good alignment while...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › upper-limb-injuriesPostnatal and Infant Feeding Information for WWL NHS
www.wwl.nhs.uk › postnatal-informationArrange an Appointment online form and post information
www.wwl.nhs.uk › arrange-an-appointmentSome 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-publicationsCardiac 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-groupGeneral Fracture Advice Swelling Advice When an injury occurs in the body it is a common response for pain and swelling to occur. This is a combination of bruising and bleeding in the area of the injury and fluid from the tissues. There are three simple ways to help...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › general-fracture-adviceQualifications: BSc(Hons). MBChB, FRCS (Trauma and Orth) Mr Tim Clough qualified from the Universities of St Andrews, Scotland and Manchester in 1992. He holds a full time Consultant post at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. He is on the Specialist Register as an Orthopaedic Consultant. He is an...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: FRCS(Tr & Orth) FRCS (Glasgow), MCh(orth) Liverpool, MS(orth), DNB(orth) MBBS Mr Shah completed his initial orthopaedic training in India. His specialist orthopaedic training was undertaken in the UK with fellowship training at the Centre for Hip Surgery, Wrightington Hospital, in hip and knee replacements and revision...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBBS MS FRCS (Trauma and Orth.) Mr Hemmady qualified from the University of Bombay in India and passed the MS in Orthopaedics in 1992. He holds a full time Orthopaedic Consultant post at the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. During his training he has worked in the joint...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBChB, MRCS, FRCS (TR &Orth) Michael Karski is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Wrightington Hospital and is on the specialist register. He qualified from Manchester University in 1999 and underwent his surgical training in the North West of England. He completed his specialist training with a foot and ankle fellowship...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MB ChB, FRCS (Ed), FRCS Ed (Orth) Martyn Porter is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Centre for Hip Surgery, Wrightington Hospital. He qualified from the University of Manchester in 1979 and is a Fellow of the Royal College of the Surgeons of Edinburgh. He received his Specialty Training Certificate...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cChildren'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-teamThe Centre for Hand and Upper Limb Surgery (Upper Limb Unit) at Wrightington Hospital was set up in 1979 by Prof John Stanley who was charged with the development of an upper limb practice dealing with the very large numbers of patients who were attending Professor Sir John Charnley's Unit...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › history-of-the-upper-limb-unitWhy 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › why-choose-wrightington-hospitalYou may have seen recent media reports about a national NHS supply issue affecting bone cement, which is used in some (but not all) orthopaedic procedures to secure implants. This issue may impact certain hip and knee replacements. If you are scheduled for a hip or knee replacement, please attend...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Patient Notice – Bone Cement SupplyEngland’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules. COVID-19 restrictions will end in many settings in England from Monday. However, Public Health England’s infection prevention control guidelines and hospital...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settingsThe 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › ICU Equipment FundraiserHow 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-childCOVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, information for patients including symptoms and visiting guidance
www.wwl.nhs.uk › covid-19-informationThe Trust has implemented new Car Parking charges for patient and visitor parking arrangements on all WWL Trust sites. Car Parking is now ticketless and you pay on exit. The Trust now operates an ANPR parking system (automatic number plate recognition) on all hospital sites. This...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › blue-badge-informationStaff at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), came together to pay their respects to fallen armed forces personnel as part of Remembrance Day on Friday 11th November. A Service of Remembrance was held for staff, patients and members of the public in the Royal Albert...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Armed Forces Focus Week at WWLA local couple has donated vital equipment to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) following their amazing fundraising efforts. Chloe and Martin Shiels, from Swinley in Wigan, wanted to raise money for the unit following the birth of their twin...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Local Couple Make Huge Donation to WWL’s Neonatal UnitWrightington, 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 LiewQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cLabour 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › labour-informationHaving worked alongside some of the world’s pioneering surgeons, Operating Department Practitioner, Geoff Halliwell, is taking a step back after serving more than half a century in the Operating Theatres at Wrightington Hospital. Geoff, from Aspull, Wigan, started working at Wrightington Hospital in 1973 as an Anaesthetic Technician. At that...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Over 50 Years Service to Wrightington TheatresFlu and respiratory infections are rising across the country, and we’re seeing increased numbers of patients with flu in our Emergency Department and on our wards. As a temporary measure, WWL is reintroducing the wearing of face masks in some areas of our hospitals from today, Thursday 11th December 2025....
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Reintroduction of face masks in some areas of our hospitalsFriends and family of a much-loved health advocate gathered to celebrate the naming of a new room in his name. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) Clinical Research Hub in Ashton-in-Makerfield, officially opened ‘The Greenwood Room’ in recognition of the former WWL Governor, and Patient...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Research Facility New Community Room Dedicated to Patient ChampionA member of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) staff has been given a true Las Vegas experience and a Valentines Day to remember in a specially made Vegas-style chapel in Wigan. Sharon Jukes, an Access to Health Records Officer, will head out to Las Vegas,...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Las Vegas Legend Helps WWL Staff Member Celebrate Love at 'Las Wigan Chapel'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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL’s Medical Director Named in New Year’s Honours ListWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is currently facing exceptionally high levels of occupancy and growing pressure on our services at our Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI), Wigan. Please consider alternatives to our Emergency Department if appropriate NHS 111 Pharmacy Urgent Treatment...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Advice if You Are Injured or Require Medical AssistanceWrightington 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Improves Digital Awareness Across Healthcare ServicesHealth 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Joins in GM-wide Super Discharge EventThe 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist DayA Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust nurse with over 60 years of NHS service has retired from duty. Norma Newcombe, a school nurse who works from Hindley Health Centre, was joined by colleagues past and present, as well as some of the children she has cared for...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › School Nurse with over 60 years NHS Service Retires From DutyMissing out on their summer holidays certainly didn’t mean patients on Rainbow Ward at Wigan’s Royal Albert Edward Infirmary missed out on fun, after being paid a visit from Britain’s Got Talent finalists, Jamie and Chuck. Teen ventriloquist, Jamie Leahey and his cheeky chicken sidekick, Chuck were...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Britain’s Got Talent Finalists Cheer Up WWL’s Children’s WardWrightington, 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Joins Other NHS Trusts in Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of ‘Hello, my name is…’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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Patient Shares Story of Excellent CareThanks 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 UpdateWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tabitha Gardner as the Trust’s new Chief Finance Officer. Tabitha brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to the role having worked in NHS finance at various different Trusts in the...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Appoints new Chief Finance OfficerDeputy Chief Executive, Mary Fleming at the official opening of the Discharge Lounge with Lloyd Winstanley (Olwen Winstanley's grandson) and Tracey Hurst (Lloyd's Mum). A brand new, purpose-built discharge lounge has been officially opened at Wrightington Hospital. Investment was awarded to develop the discharge lounge from the Greater Manchester system...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › New Purpose-Built Discharge Lounge Opens at Wrightington HospitalGail 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 SurgeonThe rearranged Family Fun Day at Wrightington Hospital is rapidly approaching and will now take place on Sunday 9th October. The event will take place from 11am – 14.30pm and a whole host of activities are planned including a tombola, surprise guest visits, emergency service demonstrations and the official naming ceremony...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Family Fun Day at Wrightington HospitalEveryone at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) takes great pride in ensuring that we do our upmost to support the Armed Forces Community when accessing healthcare at any of our sites. The Armed Forces community in Wigan faces numerous challenges that are often unique and...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Health Column - Armed Forces Lead, Leanne CobhamIn light of the sad news Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away, the decision has been taken to postpone the Wrightington Open Day on Sunday 11th September 2022 at Wrightington Hospital. This event will be rescheduled and details will be communicated in due course.
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Event Postponed - Wrightington Family Fun Day'Hello, My Name Is...' co-founder Chris Pointon with WWL Chief Nurse, Rabina Tindale during his visit to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary as part of the Trust's launch of the campaign. Staff at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) have pledged their support to a...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › ‘Hello, my name is…’ campaign launched at WWLExperienced, senior business leader Mark Jones has officially started his tenure as Chair of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, bringing expertise from a long-standing and respected international and domestic career in the Pharma Industry to the Wigan Borough. The former Non-Executive Director of Liverpool Heart and...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › New leadership at WWL, as Mark Jones starts as the Trust’s new ChairThis Organ Donation Week (20th to 26th September 2021), NHS Blood and Transplant and Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), are calling on people to talk to their families about organ donation and leave them certain about their decision. There are around 653 people in the North West...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Giving ‘Organ Donation Week’ a Big Push this Year!From heroes in the field, to heroes in our hospitals, this year on Armed Forces Day, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the armed forces veterans who are now playing crucial roles in the day-to-day services provided by the Trust. Introducing some of WWL’s...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Shining a light on WWL veterans this Armed Forces DayWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed experienced, senior business leader Mark Jones, as he begins shadowing current Chair Robert Armstrong, who is retiring after seven years in the position. Officially WWL Chair from November 2021, Mark brings with him a long-standing and respected international and domestic...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Welcomes New Chair Mark JonesWrightington, 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL marks International Women's DayOur Patient Relations Team offer on the spot help, advice and support when and where you need it. You can contact them by phone 01942 822376 (office hours 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday) by email: patient.relations@wwl.nhs.uk or by post: The Patient Relations Department (PALS and Complaints) Wrightington Wigan ...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › faqsMr. Lamb is a highly qualified consultant surgeon specialising in hip and knee replacement. He holds a PhD in periprosthetic fracture research and has completed advanced fellowship training in lower limb arthroplasty, including robotic knee surgery. Mr. Lamb has a particular interest in the association between hip implant design and...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cMs 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBBS, MRCS, MS (Orth), MCh (Orth) Liverpool, FRCS (Tr and Orth) Sumedh qualified from the University of Bombay and from the King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He completed his Orthopaedic training in the Northwest of England, having worked as a Senior Fellow in Upper Limb Surgery at Wrightington...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications MBChB(Hons) FRCS(Tr&Orth) Diploma in Sport & Exercise Medicine British Diploma in Hand Surgery European Board of Hand Surgery Diploma Mr Chye Yew Ng is a Consultant Hand and Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in all aspects of hand and wrist surgery. He has a particular interest in the...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: BDS, FDS DDORCPS, MOrth RCS John studied dentistry at Liverpool, followed by junior hospital posts in Liverpool and Manchester. His speciality training was at Manchester Dental Hospital followed by Registrar posts in North Wales and in the West Midlands. He was appointed Consultant Orthodontist at WWL and Salford Royal...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBBS FRCA DESRA Mr. Natesan is a consultant general anaesthetist with an interest in regional and orthopaedic anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and simulation education. He completed his undergraduate education at Madras Medical College (India) and the Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University in Chennai (India). Mr. Natesan completed...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBCHB, MRCP, CCT Palliative Medicine, PGCE Post-graduate Medical Education Dr Baron gained her medical degree from University of Birmingham , qualifying in 2006. After completing her first year as a junior doctor in the West Midlands she moved back to the North West to be closer to family. She went on...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBBS MRCGP Jenny qualified from Newcastle in 1988 and initially trained and worked in General Practice in Yorkshire. She then undertook speciality training and has worked as a Palliative Medicine Consultant since 2001. She was appointed to her current post, at Wigan, in 2007. She is clinical lead to the WWL Palliative...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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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www.wwl.nhs.uk › nursing-career-pathwayFlu and respiratory infections are rising across the country, and we’re seeing increased numbers of patients with flu in our Emergency Department and on our wards. As a temporary measure, we have reintroduced the wearing of face masks in some areas of our hospitals from Thursday 11th December 2025. We...
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www.wwl.nhs.uk › i-wish-to-raise-a-concern-about-my-maternity-careWelcome 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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www.wwl.nhs.uk › community-learning-disability-teamSurgeons 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....
www.wwl.nhs.uk › upper-limb-fellowshipsProf John Stanley Content to follow Mr John Stilwell Content to follow Mr Adriaan Smit Content to follow Mr Anthony Hearnden Content to follow Mr Vinod Kumar I graduated from the Armed Forces Medical College, Poona in 1970. I trained in general surgery at the postgraduate institute of medical education and...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › upper-limb-former-consultantsWELCOME 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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www.wwl.nhs.uk › childrens-salt-local-offerThe Enhanced Recovery Programme This is an evidenced based approach to help people recover more quickly after major surgery. Originally pioneered in Denmark, the programme is now used in most elective surgery centres in the UK. Promoted by the Enhanced Recovery Team of specialist nurses, this is now the established...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › the-enhanced-recovery-programmePioneer 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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www.wwl.nhs.uk › your-appointmentWe’re thrilled to announce the winners of our annual awards which commemorate International Nurses’ Day Paige Deegan – Registered Nurse of the Year Carol Marsden – Unregistered Nurse of the Year Wojciech Burzynski (Known as Roger) – Learner of the Year The winners will receive trophies and prize vouchers and goodies have...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › International Nurses' Day 2021Qualifications: BSc(Hons), MBChB, FRCS (Trauma and Orth), FFSEM(UK) Choose and Book Codes: ORHWNW - Hand and Wrist non-complex ORHWCW - Hand and Wrist complex ORECW - Elbow complex ORENCW - Elbow non complex Who I am Professionally I am an Orthopaedic consultant and my clinical practice is exclusively...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cPrevious 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 ...
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www.wwl.nhs.uk › safeguardingQualifications: MBChB, FRCS, FRCS (Orth) Anthony qualified from Manchester University in 1982 then undertook his orthopaedic training in London before returning to the North West of England. He completed a Specialist Fellowship in Lower Limb Joint Replacement Surgery at Wrightington Hospital and visited Centres in Bern, Pittsburgh and Toronto to further...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBChB (Honours) MSc Orthopaedic Engineering FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics Specialist Register Mr Sunil Panchani is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Lower Limb Surgeon at the world renowned Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. He has specialist experience in complex primary and revision hip and knee joint replacements and...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MB.BS, B.Med. Sci (Hons), FRCS (Tr&Orth), DIP Sports Med Rob Gilbert is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in sports knee injuries and arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery. Initially from Cumbria, Rob qualified from St Bartholomew's Medical School (London) in 2001. He completed his basic surgical training in...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBChB FRCS (Tr. And Orth.) Henry qualified from University of Leeds Medical School in 1998 and completed basic surgical training in Yorkshire and London. He then undertook orthopaedic specialist training in East Anglia, which led to completion of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma and Orthopaedics) in 2008....
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MA (Cantab), MB BChir, FRCS (Tr and Orth) Ben graduated from Cambridge University medical school in 1999 and went on to basic and then higher surgical training in East Anglia, becoming a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2009. To complement his interest in sports knee injuries...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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?cQualifications: MCh, FRCSI Mr. Browne qualified from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin in 1975. Following his orthopaedic residency he undertook fellowships at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York, a sports medicine fellowship at Centinella Hospital in Los Angeles, and further fellowships at the Mayo Clinic, at Bern in Switzerland...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBChB, MRCS, FRCS (Tr&Orth) Amol qualified from University of Manchester Medical School in 2001 and completed specialist training within the North West region, obtaining Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma and Orthopaedics) in 2011. He developed an interest in pelvic and acetabular trauma working with the North West...
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www.wwl.nhs.uk › msk-patient-informationHip Pain around the hip can be caused by a number of conditions. It can develop gradually over a period of time such as Osteoarthritis, it can occur suddenly in the form of an acute injury or as a result of under/over exercising and/or sudden changes to our...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › msk-hipWrist and Hand The wrist and hand is very complex anatomically. Injuries and pain to the area can originate from a whole host of structures including bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and nerves. Most acute injuries, such as falling onto your hand, can be treated at home by following the PRICE (...
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www.wwl.nhs.uk › attend-anywhere-appointmentsWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is pleased to be able to increase the number of visitors across its sites. From Tuesday 3rd May, in-patients at the Trust’s hospital sites will now be able to welcome two visitors following temporary restrictions that had to be...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Updates Visiting RestrictionsWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is thrilled to be able to open its doors once again to welcome visitors across its sites. From Monday 14th February, in-patients at the Trust’s hospital sites will now be able to welcome visitors following temporary restrictions that had...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › WWL Lifts Visiting RestrictionsMr 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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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www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-policies-and-proceduresVolunteering is an enriching and rewarding experience, helping to improve the lives of others and giving something back to the community. It also provides volunteers with the opportunity to meet new people and make friends, whilst gaining new experiences and skills. Our team of 300 Volunteers are an invaluable asset to...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › No Age Limit to Volunteering Opportunities at WWLWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) Frailty Same Day Emergency Care unit (Frailty SDEC), together with Wigan and Leigh College, is providing innovative engagement sessions aimed at improving patient’s experience and to help prevent deconditioning. The pilot began on Wednesday 15th May, with beauty...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Improving Patient Experience With The Help from Local StudentsTeenage 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...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › news › article › Teen Zone, One Year LaterTim Barlow is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in knee surgery. He joined Wrightington in 2023, having worked previously as a Consultant in Warwick Hospital and was top of his graduating year from St Andrews Medical School (basic science), graduating with Honours from Manchester Medical School (clinical). Tim’s training included...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MChOrth (L'pool), FRCS Edin., FRCS Tr. & Orth. MS Orth., D Orth., DNB Orth Mr. Raut has been working as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Wrightington Hospital since 1996. He did his basic Orthopaedic Training in Bombay, India at the King Edward Memorial Hospital (University of Bombay) and was a Lecturer...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications MBChB BSc MRCS FRCS (Trauma and Orth) Mr. George Pavlou qualified in 2001 and currently practices as a consultant with a specialist interest in adult reconstruction at WWL. He completed his specialist orthopaedic training at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital followed by fellowship training at the Princess...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: BSc (1st class Hons) MBBS MSc (Trauma Surgery) MSc Adv HCP FRCs Tr & Ortho Matthew Ricks is a fellowship trained Upper Limb consultant specialising in the Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder and is on the GMC specialist register. He is a new addition to the team at Wrightington, Wigan...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: MBBS, FRCS, FCPS, FCEM, PGCPME Mr Abbasi has been working as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine in the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary since 2009. Qualifying in 1987, he initially trained as a Surgeon in Pakistan and is a Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan. Mr Abbasi gained his...
www.wwl.nhs.uk › our-consultants?cQualifications: 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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