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Stay up to date with the latest from Wigan & Leigh Hospice – from inspiring stories of care and compassion, to important news and heartfelt appeals. Whether we’re sharing updates from our teams, celebrating the lives of those we support, or asking for your help to continue our vital work, everything here reflects our commitment to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

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Why Advance Care Planning matters

Dear PM… Pauline’s story

Rising costs mean the hospice needs its community more than ever

School colour run raises £6,300 for Turn Wigan Purple

The science of scent – how aromatherapy can bring comfort and calm

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Discover updates on hospice initiatives, community events, and other important developments.

This is where we share stories about the work we’re doing and the impact your support makes.

Why Advance Care Planning matters

Rising costs mean the hospice needs its community more than ever

School colour run raises £6,300 for Turn Wigan Purple

The science of scent – how aromatherapy can bring comfort and calm

Caring for someone at home – why looking after yourself matters too

Hospice volunteer Dorothy celebrates her 95th birthday

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Keep up to date with our appeals

Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a charity. In order to stay open, we need to raise money.

Here you can read about our hospice appeals.

Dear PM… Pauline’s story

Join our Summer Bumper Draw

Light for a Life 2025 – remember a loved one

In Touch magazine (Autumn-Winter 2025)

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Annette and Denis’s story

Running for Mum and Dad: Katie’s London Marathon Journey

Finding calm and connection

Three volunteers, three journeys

June and Colin’s story

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