Why Advance Care Planning matters
By Heather Dainty, Deputy Ward Manager at Wigan & Leigh Hospice. Thinking about what will happen to us at the end of our lives can be uncomfortable. However, creating an […]
Rising costs mean the hospice needs its community more than ever
Wigan & Leigh Hospice now needs to raise £13,000 every day to keep its services running, an extra £1000 every day. The cost of providing specialist hospice care increases every year, […]
School colour run raises £6,300 for Turn Wigan Purple
Children at Hindley All Saints Primary School are leading the way to Turn Wigan Purple this year with spectacular colour run and a donation of over £6,300 for Wigan & […]
The science of scent – how aromatherapy can bring comfort and calm
By Sophia Swan, Complementary Therapist at Wigan & Leigh Hospice A familiar smell can bring back a memory in an instant. Freshly cut grass might remind you of childhood summers, […]
Caring for someone at home – why looking after yourself matters too
By Anna Haslam, Community and Wellbeing Services Manager, at Wigan & Leigh Hospice Caring for someone you love can be one of the most meaningful things you ever do – […]
Hospice volunteer Dorothy celebrates her 95th birthday
A much‑loved Wigan & Leigh Hospice shop volunteer has marked a remarkable milestone, as Dorothy, from Leigh, celebrated her 95th birthday. Hospice staff and volunteers were keen to recognise Dorothy’s […]
Nutrition for comfort -eating well during illness
By Rebecca Halsall, Dietitian at Wigan & Leigh Hospice When someone is living with a serious illness, food often becomes more than just fuel. It can be a source of […]
Hospice pub walk returns to Wigan
Wigan & Leigh Hospice’s much‑loved Wigan Pub Walk is set to return on Saturday 16 May 2026, bringing together supporters, local pubs, and the wider community for a full day […]
Finding calm and connection in the hospice gardens
By Jim Nicholson, Hospice Gardener at Wigan & Leigh Hospice Working in the hospice gardens each day, I’m reminded of how deeply nature supports our wellbeing. Being surrounded by greenery […]
Corrie star Ryan Prescott reopens Shevington shop!
Shoppers gathered in their numbers on Friday 27 February as doors reopened at Wigan & Leigh Hospice’s newly-refurbished charity shop on Gathurst Lane, Shevington. Excited customers, volunteers and supporters arrived […]