The John Charnley Wing - Wrightington Hospital

About

The John Charnley Wing at Wrightington Hospital in Wigan, United Kingdom, is a world-renowned centre for orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal care. The wing is named after Sir John Charnley, a pioneer in hip replacement surgery. The John Charnley Wing offers a wide range of services, including: Hip and knee replacement surgery Revision surgery Trauma surgery Spinal surgery Sports medicine Musculoskeletal physiotherapy Pain management The wing has a team of highly experienced and qualified surgeons, nurses, and therapists who are dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality of care. The wing also has state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated operating theatre suite and a rehabilitation gym. The John Charnley Wing is committed to providing patients with a positive and comfortable experience. The wing offers a range of amenities, including private rooms, a restaurant, and a shop. The wing also has a dedicated patient liaison team who are available to answer any questions patients may have.

Legal name

The John Charnley Wing - Wrightington Hospital

Governance

Board of directors · CEO appointed annually

Employees

2,000

• Trauma centre — Level III
• Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
• Door-to-balloon: 52 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
• Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

• Cornea

All departments

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Emergency

Quality metrics

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Patient experience

Room categories

ward · semi-private · private

Meals

standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric

Chaplaincy

Christian · Muslim · Jewish

Private bathroom

private + suite rooms

Wi-Fi

Free in all rooms

• Top hospital — Wigan

  EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services