In Conversation with…
Jean Peet believed in the hospice movement from the very start. She took a leap of faith into the unknown,…
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Service of thanksgiving
Our 40th anniversary celebrations kicked off in June with a service of thanksgiving at St Wilfrid’s Church in Standish. The…
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8th August 2023 Get your plan in place
Whilst we don’t always want to think about the potential that we may need future care, it can be really important, both for yourself and your loved ones to be clear about your wishes.
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26th June 2023 Hospice gardens to feature in RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2023
We are proud to announce that Wigan & Leigh Hospice is one of the five community groups who will be taking part in BBC North West Tonight’s Northern Star Garden, ahead of the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
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16th June 2023 Celebrating our 40th Anniversary with a Service at St Wilfrid’s Church
The Hospice’s 40th Anniversary celebrations will kickstart on Saturday 24th June with a service of thanksgiving at St. Wilfrid’s Church in Standish.
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16th May 2023 If Dying Matters, it matters at work too
So much of our time is spent at work, we shouldn’t have to hide our experiences of death and dying from our colleagues.
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30th March 2023 Sam and Ria Powell
A Letter from Sam My name is Sam Powell. I’ve played for Wigan Warriors RL Club for 11 years and…
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23rd February 2023 PREVENTING PRESSURE ULCERS
Pressure ulcers are sometimes known as pressure sores or bed sores.
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1st February 2023 WRITE TO YOUR MP
Hospices care for people at the most vulnerable time in their lives – providing dignity, comfort and compassion for people…
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28th January 2023 DEALING WITH BEREAVEMENT AND GRIEF
The death of someone important to us can be devastating and we will normally feel a wide range of emotions….