Creating treasured memories to remember loved ones
Losing a loved one is arguably the most difficult time in our lives. Whether that be a parent, sibling, son, daughter, grandparent, auntie, uncle, cousin or friend.
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12th August 2024 Supporting Bereaved Children to Understand their Grief
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.
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From Marginalisation to Inclusion Conference 2024
On Wednesday 25th September 2024, join us as we discuss how to engage some of our more hard to reach communities with hospice care.
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1st August 2024 Young knitters donate blankets to help keep vulnerable community warm
A group of talented and hard working young people have been busy learning a new skill for their Duke of Edinburgh award – knitting!
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5th July 2024 Team Wigan & Leigh takes on the National Three Peaks for the Hospice
The team completed the tough challenge in under 24 hours, after battling the harsh elements at Ben Nevis, Sca Fell and Snowdon.
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17th June 2024 Supporters show up to walk for Wigan & Leigh Hospice
The first Wigan & Leigh Hospice Midnight Walk was held on Friday 14 June with over 150 supporters joining in the fun.
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6th June 2024 Brother and friend take to the skies in memory of beloved sister
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.
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30th May 2024 New Mayor of Wigan Borough chooses Wigan & Leigh Hospice as chosen charity
Long serving community champion, Councillor Debbie Parkinson was recently welcomed into post as the borough’s new ceremonial mayor.
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22nd May 2024 Success at the first ever Wigan Pub Walk for Wigan & Leigh Hospice!
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.
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30th April 2024 Talking about End of Life – Dying Matters Week 2024
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.