Empowering Patient Care: WWL Secures £2M Grant to Drive Healthcare Excellence

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to announce a significant funding milestone, having recently raised £2,000,000 to further enhance the quality of care provided to its diverse patient base. As the leading provider of acute hospital services for over 318,000 local residents in the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas, WWL is dedicated to ensuring that every patient receives timely, effective, and compassionate care. This newly secured investment will accelerate the Trust’s ongoing efforts to improve patient safety, service quality, and operational efficiency across its numerous sites including the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wrightington Hospital, Leigh Infirmary, the Thomas Linacre Centre, and the WWL Eye Unit at Boston House. The additional funds will be strategically directed towards upgrading essential medical equipment, expanding advanced treatment facilities, and integrating innovative technology that supports both the diagnostic and therapeutic processes. These enhancements are particularly crucial for specialist services, such as orthopaedic care, where WWL’s reputation extends regionally, nationally, and internationally. In line with the Trust’s clear mission ‘to provide the best quality healthcare for all our patients,’ and its vision ‘to be in the top 10% for everything we do,’ this funding is a testament to the collaborative commitment shared by the 4,658 dedicated staff and over 500 volunteers who consistently strive for excellence in patient care. By investing in state-of-the-art healthcare infrastructure and targeted clinical improvements, WWL reinforces its unwavering commitment to remaining safe, effective, and caring. This funding announcement not only marks a significant achievement for the Trust but also sets the stage for a new era in delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services to the local community and beyond.