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.
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6th March 2024 Supporting carers in the local community
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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7th February 2024 The Eric Wright Charitable Trust donates £25,000 to Wigan & Leigh Hospice
In 2024, The Eric Wright Charitable Trust has donated £200,000 to eight charities. These charities are nominated by their employees, with each receiving a £25,000 donation.
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23rd January 2024 The importance of supportive palliative care
Today, people are living longer than ever. Even those facing serious chronic illnesses can often enjoy a much longer quality of life than past generations.
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12th December 2023 Managing with loss at Christmas time
When we have experienced the death of a loved one, it is common and normal that we will experience a wide range of emotions.