Kath’s Story
Kath has been a Wigan & Leigh Hospice volunteer on the reception team for five years. She also helps to cover any shifts where needed as a bank receptionist.
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15th October 2024 Nick and Lucy’s Story
Lucy and Nick had always planned to marry, but it was only when Nick became ill that they decided it…
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30th August 2024 Muriel ‘Moo Moo’ Leatham’s Story
Mum was called Muriel, but everyone knew her as Moo Moo. She’d been poorly and struggling for such a long…
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14th August 2024 Naomi’s Story
After knowing from a young age that she wanted to work at the hospice, Naomi joined the team in 2017 as a Staff Nurse before she transitioned onto our Hospice Nurse Specialist team in 2020.
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29th July 2024 Working in the Hospice in Your Home team (HiYH)
Our Hospice in Your Home service was introduced in 2014, so that care could be provided for patients in their own homes.
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Barbara and Alan’s Story
Barbara and Alan first met one another when they were placed in the same class at school.
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17th July 2024 Alison’s Story
Alison Govan joined Wigan & Leigh Hospice 17 years ago after first visiting her brother-in-law who was staying at the Hospice.
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9th July 2024 Emily’s Story
Emily began her journey with Wigan & Leigh Hospice as a student in 2016, before moving away and becoming a mum.
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3rd June 2024 Rachel’s Story
Rachel Shaw began her career at Salford Hospital where she progressed to become a Senior Nurse after 16 years.
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31st May 2024 Gail’s Story
Gail passed away in February 2024 after spending 13 weeks at the hospice. Her Daughter, Madison, bravely shares her experience…