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It is often believed that children are resilient when they are bereaved. However, much like adults, children benefit from support, information, and guidance to understand their experience of grief.
On Wednesday 25th September 2024, join us as we discuss how to engage some of our more hard to reach communities with hospice care.
A group of talented and hard working young people have been busy learning a new skill for their Duke of Edinburgh award – knitting!
The team completed the tough challenge in under 24 hours, after battling the harsh elements at Ben Nevis, Sca Fell and Snowdon.
The first Wigan & Leigh Hospice Midnight Walk was held on Friday 14 June with over 150 supporters joining in the fun.
In January 2024, James and his family sadly lost their sister Rebecca to cancer. Known to her friends and family as Bex, she was only 27 years old and received end-of-life care at Wigan & Leigh Hospice during her final days.
Long serving community champion, Councillor Debbie Parkinson was recently welcomed into post as the borough’s new ceremonial mayor.
On Saturday 18 May, over 300 supporters gathered to raise vital funds for Wigan & Leigh Hospice by taking part in our first ever Wigan Pub Walk.
This years’ Dying Matters Awareness Week focuses on the way we talk about death, the language we use and the conversations we have with one another, especially between healthcare professionals, patients, their carers and families.
Carers are a vital part of someone’s support network. They provide practical and emotional support as well as comfort and advocacy for the people closest to them.
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