Providing specialist palliative and end of life care and support
Our teams help patients within the Wigan Borough to live well for as long as possible
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Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a registered charity serving people across Wigan borough who have been diagnosed with an illness which is no longer curable. We believe passionately in providing care suited to every patient’s unique needs.
Every day, 365 days a year, we aim to offer a supportive, caring approach to everyone who uses our services.
We believe hospices should be about living as well as dying.
Wigan & Leigh Hospice
24 hour advice line - 01942 525566
advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week
How You Make a Difference
At Wigan & Leigh Hospice patients and those people closest to them can access a wide range of support. None of this is possible without the support of local people.
Our services include....
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Community Hospice Nurse Specialists
The team have specialist knowledge and skills in palliative care and support patients at an advanced stage of their illness. They provide advice and support by telephone, in clinics and offer home visits when patients are unable to attend clinics. Many of the team are Nurse Independent Prescribers meaning that patients can get rapid access to the medications they require.
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Hospice In Your Home
Our Hospice in Your Home service is provided by a team of Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Volunteers. The team offers one-to-one time with patients and gives practical as well as emotional support alongside hands-on nursing care, including daytime visits and occasional overnight stays.
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Inpatient Unit
Our inpatient unit at the hospice in Hindley has 14 individual patient bedrooms. We admit around 250 patients every year to manage their symptoms, give emotional support or for end of life care.
How you can make a difference
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Fundraise
There are lots of ways that YOU can help people in your community living with a life-limiting illness.
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Giving In Memory
Remember the life of a loved one by making a donation and ensuring people who need care receive it
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Become a Volunteer
By giving your time you can support the delivery services and keep costs down so that more funds are spent on supporting patients and their loved ones.
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Hospice Shops
Our shops across the borough play a significant roleraising funds towards patient care. The shops rely on donations of good quality saleable items and also on local people to shop there!
