Sheila’s Story
In January 2022, Sheila passed away after receiving support from the Hospice in her last few months of life. Sheila’s…
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15th November 2023 Louise’s Story
Mark and Louise Forshaw had been happily married for 20 years when Louise was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour….
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18th July 2023 Paul’s Story
Business owner Paul was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer after being admitted to hospital with what everyone thought was…
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5th July 2023 Working as a Community Hospice Nurse Specialist (HNS)
At Wigan & Leigh Hospice, we have a dedicated team of Community Nurses who care for and support patients and…
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6th June 2023 Mike’s Story
To celebrate volunteer’s week, we would like to introduce you to some of our amazing volunteers! Today’s volunteer is Mike…
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5th June 2023 Will’s Story
To celebrate volunteer’s week, we would like to introduce you to some of our amazing volunteers! Today’s volunteer is Will…
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3rd June 2023 Chloe’s Story
To celebrate volunteer’s week, we would like to introduce you to some of our amazing volunteers! Today’s volunteer is Chloe…
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1st June 2023 Martin’s Story
To celebrate volunteer’s week, we would like to introduce you to some of our amazing volunteers! Today’s volunteer is Martin…
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28th February 2023 Elaine’s Story
Elaine, 62, is living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at her home Westwood Lodge Care Home in Poolstock. Elaine, a…
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26th January 2023 Jenny
“It was bad news, I was terminal – there was nothing they could do for me. The treatment was making…