Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute and community Trust serving people locally, regionally and nationally.
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This is the official page of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. We are a major acute and community Trust serving people locally, regionally and nationally. Innovative and forward thinking, the Trust is dedicated to providing the best possible healthcare for all our patients. The Trust has three hospital sites, a stand-alone outpatient's centre, a dedicated Ophthalmology centre and offices located at Buckingham Row in Wigan town centre. We also provide a wide range of community services from local health centres and clinics and through outreach services across the Wigan Borough. This page is managed by Corporate Communications, Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm. All patient queries should be directed to Patient Relations 01942 822376.

Wishing our Jewish staff, patients, and visitors a happy Hanukkah, filled with light and joy 🕎
15/12/2025

Wishing our Jewish staff, patients, and visitors a happy Hanukkah, filled with light and joy 🕎

If you’re struggling and you need a little extra help –just ask! You can find free, safe and anonymous mental health sup...
15/12/2025

If you’re struggling and you need a little extra help –just ask!
You can find free, safe and anonymous mental health support on Kooth (ages 10-25) and Qwell (ages 26+)
Search ‘Kooth’ or ‘Qwell'

Starting from 7am on Wednesday 17th December, some of our services will be affected due to strike action. You will be co...
15/12/2025

Starting from 7am on Wednesday 17th December, some of our services will be affected due to strike action. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

Here’s a quick guide to help you get to know where to go. Whether it’s a sore throat or something more serious, finding...
15/12/2025

Here’s a quick guide to help you get to know where to go.
Whether it’s a sore throat or something more serious, finding the right NHS service for your needs can help you get the treatment you need sooner.
Save the post for future reference and share with friends and family.
To find out more search ‘Get To Know Where To Go’

Christmas is coming! Don’t forget to order your repeat prescription.It usually takes 5–7 working days for your medicines...
12/12/2025

Christmas is coming!
Don’t forget to order your repeat prescription.
It usually takes 5–7 working days for your medicines to be ready to collect – but remember to order early and allow more time ahead of bank holidays.
Ordering online using the NHS App is the safest and easiest way to order your regular medicines.

Flu and respiratory infections are on the rise. From today, as a precaution, we’re advising the wearing of face masks in...
11/12/2025

Flu and respiratory infections are on the rise. From today, as a precaution, we’re advising the wearing of face masks in some areas of our hospitals including our Emergency Department. Masks will be provided - if you feel you are exempt, please discuss this with a member of staff.

Help protect yourself and others:
✅ Remember to only attend the Emergency Department if it's serious or life or limb-threatening
✅ If you are unwell, please don’t visit loved ones until you are feeling better
✅ Get your flu jab if eligible

For full details, visit: https://www.wwl.nhs.uk/news/article/362

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.

09/12/2025

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

Your local pharmacy can provide advice and support for a range of minor illness – plus prescription medicines for some c...
08/12/2025

Your local pharmacy can provide advice and support for a range of minor illness – plus prescription medicines for some common conditions. All without a GP appointment!
Search ‘Greater Manchester Pharmacy First’ to find out more.

We are currently preparing for the next round of strike action by Resident Doctors which will take place from 7am on Wed...
08/12/2025

We are currently preparing for the next round of strike action by Resident Doctors which will take place from 7am on Wednesday 17th to 7am Monday 22nd December. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

If you’re not sure what to do or where to go, go to NHS 111 online: www.111.nhs.ukIt’s available 24/7, 365 days a year.I...
08/12/2025

If you’re not sure what to do or where to go, go to NHS 111 online: www.111.nhs.uk
It’s available 24/7, 365 days a year.
If you need help for a little one under 5, call 111.
For help in BSL, search NHS 111 BSL.
If you have a hearing problem, use text relay. Call 18001 111 using the Relay UK app or a text phone.

Our primary care booklet can help you get to know where to go. It gives an overview of primary care services, what illne...
07/12/2025

Our primary care booklet can help you get to know where to go.
It gives an overview of primary care services, what illnesses or health problems they can help with and how to access them.
This makes it easier to choose the right service for you.
To download it, search ‘NHS GM primary care booklet’.

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Trust Head Quarters, Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN12NN

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+441942244000

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This is the official page of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS FT. We are a major acute Trust serving people locally, regionally and nationally. Innovative and forward thinking, our Trust is dedicated to providing the best possible healthcare for all our patients. The Trust has three hospital sites in addition to a stand-alone outpatient's centre, a dedicated Ophthalmology centre and offices located at Buckingham Row in Wigan town centre. This page is managed by the Communications and PR Team, Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm. All patient queries should be directed to Patient Relations 01942 822376.