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About Us
At Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) NHS Foundation Trust, we provide comprehensive hospital and community-based healthcare services to the population of Wigan, Leigh, and surrounding areas. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective patient care, serving as a pillar of the local health system through our commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate service.
Who We Are
We are a leading NHS Foundation Trust operating a network of facilities, including the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wrightington Hospital, Leigh Infirmary, and Thomas Linacre Centre. As a teaching trust, we are deeply committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing medical research to improve patient outcomes.
What We Do
We deliver an extensive range of clinical and diagnostic services covering both acute hospital care and community health needs:
- Acute Hospital Services: Providing 24-hour emergency care (A&E), intensive care, surgery, and inpatient medical treatment across our hospital sites.
- Specialist Orthopaedics: Wrightington Hospital is world-renowned for its expertise in orthopaedic surgery and rheumatology.
- Community Healthcare: Delivering a wide range of services outside of hospital settings, including district nursing, health visiting, and intermediate care to support recovery at home.
- Diagnostic & Outpatient Services: Offering rapid access to high-tech imaging (MRI/CT), pathology, and specialist outpatient clinics for ongoing health management.
- Maternity & Paediatrics: Providing dedicated, family-centred care for expectant mothers, children, and their families.
Our Approach & Values
- Patient-Centred Care: We strive to place our patients at the centre of every decision, ensuring that all care is safe, personal, and respectful of individual needs and preferences.
- Clinical Excellence & Innovation: We utilise the latest medical technology and evidence-based practices, consistently driving innovation in surgical and clinical pathways.
- Collaborative Partnership: We work as part of an integrated local health and care system, collaborating closely with primary care, social services, and charitable partners to ensure seamless patient journeys.
- Staff Empowerment: We value our workforce, providing a supportive environment that prioritises staff wellbeing, continuous training, and professional growth.
Industry Role
We operate as an NHS Foundation Trust. Our role is to act as the primary healthcare provider for our local community, delivering the full spectrum of secondary and acute clinical services while operating under the accountability and governance frameworks of the National Health Service.