News & Events

22-05-2025 | Latest News

Next Phase of ‘Martha’s Rule’ Scheme Rolled Out at WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is pleased to announce that it has begun to roll out the next phase of patient safety measures following the...

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22-05-2025 | Latest News

WWL Volunteer Nominated for Greater Manchester Award

A volunteer from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), has been shortlisted for a Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Award. Jessie Hunt currently volunteers at...

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21-05-2025 | Latest News

First Patients Welcomed to WWL’s Newest Theatre

The first patients have been welcomed to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (WWL) newest Theatre. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rob Smith, delivered the first list of...

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20-05-2025 | Latest News

Special Event to Culminate a Week of Celebrations for WWL’s Nursing and Midwifery Staff

A special event has been held by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WWL) to thank and recognise our Nursing and Midwifery staff for their hard work. The...

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14-05-2025 | Latest News

Work Commences on New Multi-Storey Car Park Coming Winter 2025/26

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL), in partnership with noviniti and Golbeck, has commenced work to develop a new 356-space Multi-Storey Car Park for patients and...

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07-05-2025 | Latest 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...

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