Patients

Mark Jones (WWL Chair) & Yvonne Fovargue MP

Clinical research hub officially opens Sian Jones

EzriCare's Artificial Tears was recalled in January over links to eye infections.

Eye drops recalled as deadly bacteria causes 68 people to go blind Chelsie Sewell

Hundreds of people have lost their sight due to treatment delays caused by NHS backlogs, according to the Association of Optometrists

Hundreds of people lose sight due to delays caused by NHS backlog Sam Johnson

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue: Local GPs are bedrock of our NHS Yvonne Fovargue

NHS prescriptions are on the rise next month to add to the financial concerns of households amid a crippling cost of living crisis - Credit: Adobe

NHS prescription charges to rise in April - how much more you’ll pay Ethan Evans

Respiratory consultant Dr Abdul Ashish

Virtual wards are 'the future' as Wigan patients benefit from staying at home Gaynor Clarke

<p>Semaglutide has been approved by the NHS to help obese patients in England </p>

Read This New weight loss injections approved by NHS for use in England Chelsie Sewell

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients Chelsie Sewell

Leigh MP James Grundy

Leigh’s MP responds to criticism over long waits for GP appointments George Lythgoe

Staff from North West Ambulance Service on a picket line outside Wigan Community Fire and Ambulance Station in January

North West Ambulance Service bosses prepare for more strike action by staff Gaynor Clarke

NHS England says it is encouraging patients to wean off antidepressants and painkillers by taking alternative therapies.

NHS to encourage art and music lessons instead of prescription drugs Rahmah Ghazali

Sir Rod Stewart poses for photos with members of staff at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex

Sir Rod Stewart backs NHS wage rise and pays for patient scans Sam Johnson

Doctors warn that use of Nitrous Oxide could lead to spinal damage Daniel Mcneil

Dr Sanjay Arya

Hospital boss speaks about busy 2023 amid 'critical' incidents and strikes Gaynor Clarke

NHS hospitals in England are battling sewage issues

NHS hospitals battle sewage leaks and maintenance issues Sam Johnson

<p>The offending advertisement features the image of one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers (Image: DeadHappy)</p>

Read This Complaints against Harold Shipman insurance adverts upheld Patrick Hollis

The store in Fulwood has since apologised to Ellie and said they would be looking into the matter

Asda will offer NHS diabetic screenings at 16 of their UK stores Patrick Hollis

Ambulance wait times were down by more than an hour in January compared to December 2022.

Ambulance waiting times down to lowest level in 19 months in January Dennis Morton

Wigan Infirmary

Patients well enough to leave hospital still taking up beds George Lythgoe

Nurses on the picket line outside Wigan Infirmary last month

Patients told to only use A&E or call 999 in limb or life-threatening emergency Gaynor Clarke

Ambulances outside a hospital

100 specialist mental health ambulances to be funded by UK government Patrick Hollis

A selection of antidepressants (L-R) Wellbutrin, Paxil, Fluoxetine and Lexapro (Pic: Getty Images)

Antidepressants can cause ‘emotional blunting’ according to research Dennis Morton

Sajid Javid urges ‘unsustainable’ NHS to charge patients for GP and A&E visits

Sajid Javid wants NHS to charge patients for GP and A&E visits Will Millar

Eileen Kinsella.

Cancer patient from Wigan features in new Christie video Holly Pritchard

The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all of its UK members for strike action for the first time in its 106-year history. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Nurses set for historic strike before Christmas due to pay disputes Benjamin Jackson

Wigan Infirmary

Long waits as Wigan's busy A&E unit only sees half of patients in target time Gaynor Clarke

Emma Stoddard (Ward Manager) and Christian Fenn, in front of a new butterfly mural at Blackpool Victoria Hospital designed to inspire hope.

Butterfly mural inspires hope for cancer patients and mental health recovery Lucinda Herbert

Wigan Infirmary

News Two-year waits at Wigan's hospitals down by more than 90 per cent Will Grimond

Of the 3,877 respondents in Wigan, 222 (5.7%) said they had symptoms of long Covid.

More than 15,000 people in Wigan estimated to have long Covid Patrick Jack

Wigan Infirmary

Wait continues for patients at Wigan's busy casualty departments Gaynor Clarke

Wigan Infirmary accounts for many of the overheating cases

Wigan's hospitals have more overheating incidents than any others in the NHS Andrew Nowell

Charity Crisis said homelessness causes severe inequalities in care, with health issues often going untreated until a critical point.

Social problems cost Wigan's hospital trust almost £150,000 last year Patrick Jack

Routine hospital treatment waits haven't got any shorter in Wigan over the last year

Some 1,500 Wigan patients waiting for hospital treatment longer than a year Patrick Jack

Kay and Susan with flowers given in recognition of their long service

Dedicated staff recognised for 100 years of service at Wigan's hospice Gaynor Clarke

Martin Foster with staff at Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Hospice runner pays visit to Wigan during epic 100-mile fund-raising challenge Gaynor Clarke

Martin Foster will run to hospices across Greater Manchester during his 100-mile challenge

Runner prepares for epic 100-mile challenge to support hospices Gaynor Clarke

Hospitals are still facing a big backlog of treatment after the full force of the pandemic

Waits of more than three months for Wigan hospital treatments Patrick Jack

New mums only gave WWL 2.3 out of 10

Covid's impact on new mums Patrick Jack

More than one million people in England paid more than they needed to for prescriptions (Photo: Getty Images)

Martin Lewis shares how to save up to £100 on prescription costs Claire Schofield

Wigan Infirmary's A&E department

Patients faced long waits in Wigan's A&E unit during omicron surge Gaynor Clarke

Dr Sanjay Arya

Extra wards and beds opened at Wigan's hospitals for coronavirus patients Gaynor Clarke

The earlier cancer is diagnosed, the better the prognosis

The tragedy of Wigan cancer patients' late diagnoses Joanna Morris

Andy Burnham

Non-urgent surgery and appointments at Wigan's hospitals set to resume after Cov... Joseph Timan