What does Wrightington hospital do?

We put our patients at the heart of everything we do. We are a dedicated Orthopaedic Hospital, specifically equipped for Orthopaedic Surgery. Our facilities, combined with our leading consultants and multi-disciplinary team, enables us to achieve consistently positive results for our patients.

What is Standish Ward Wigan?

Standish ward is an extremely challenging ward for the staff who require a high level of skill and vocation to excel at their job; which they all do.

How many beds does Wrightington hospital have?

696 beds
The trust has 696 beds in total of which 646 are general and acute; 37 are maternity and there are 13critical care beds.

What Junction is Wrightington hospital?

junction 27
The hospital is approximately a half mile form junction 27 of the M6 on your left.

What does Wigan hospital specializes in?

orthopaedic surgery
Wrightington is now a centre of excellence for orthopaedic surgery and boasts of having more than 37 of the UK’s leading orthopaedic consultants. It has more orthopaedic activity than any other hospital in the North West and provided more than 3,000 hip and knee replacements in 2018.

How do you pronounce wrightington?

Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of ‘Wrightington’:

1. Break ‘Wrightington’ down into sounds: [RY] + [TING] + [TUHN] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
2. Record yourself saying ‘Wrightington’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.

What is Highfield Ward Wigan?

MEET THE TEAM: Highfield Ward based at Wigan RAEI, is a medical optimized unit. The team work closely with several other departments to deliver safe, effective discharge plans.

How much is parking at Wrightington hospital?

Up to 1 hour £1.70. Up to two hours £2.70. Between two and four hours £5.00. Over four hours £6.50.

Is parking free at Wrightington Hospital?

Car parking is available on a Pay and Display basis. It applies to all cars parks and includes disabled areas. The cost is: Up to 30 minutes drop off Free.

How many beds does Wigan Infirmary have?

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust provides services for around 320,000 people in and around Wigan and Leigh with 696 beds. In total, the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary had 497 beds.

Does Wrightington Hospital have A&E?

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ⚠️Our Emergency Department is currently very busy! Please only attend A&E for emergencies and life-threatening conditions. ?There are a number of services that can help you, think 111 first.

Is Wigan hospital car park free?

Rachel Holden Rachel Holden Hi Rachel, our car parking is still free. Please park where your permit says. If you have any queries, please contact Car Parking and Security.

What kind of work does Wrightington Hospital do?

Wrightington’s reputation for excellence attracts highly talented Orthopaedic Consultants who specialise in hip and joint surgery, and in the medical disciplines of rheumatology and rehabilitation. This multi-disciplinary approach produces important synergies, particularly in the field of inflammatory arthritis.

Who was the Wrightington Hospital private wing named after?

The private wing at Wrightington Hospital was named after Professor Sir John Charnley, who pioneered hip replacement surgery in the early 1960s. This website uses cookies to improve functionality and tailor your browsing experience.

What are critical care units at Warrington Hospital?

Critical Care Units are specialist hospital wards that provide intensive care treatment and monitoring for people in a critically ill or unstable condition. Departments on both our sites incorporate modern spiral CT equipment. The Forget Me Not unit is our specialist ward for caring for acute hospital patients with dementia.

Where is Wrightington Hospital on the M6 motorway?

Located just half a mile from junction 27 of the M6 motorway, the hospital is readily accessible by road.