Winston's Wish
Winston's Wish is a childhood bereavement charity.
They offer practical support & guidance to bereaved children, their families & professionals.
Website: www.winstonswish.org.uk / Helpline: 08452 03 04 05
The charity holds weekly drop-in support sessions for families in Wigan / Gtr Manchester.
These sessions are every Wednesday, 3.30pm - 5.30pm, at Sunshine House, Scholes.
The drop-in provides a welcoming and relaxed environment and is open to parents/carers, young people, professionals and anyone else needing support, information or advice from one of the qualified practitioners at Winston’s Wish and anyone who would like to find out more about the services provided by the charity.
Drop-in facility - link
Started: 24th Aug 2014 at 00:04
Last edited by jo anne: 24th Aug 2014 at 17:13:00
Nice informative post jo... But i'm pretty sure the Hindley office has been shut for a while now.
Replied: 24th Aug 2014 at 16:16
Thanks, Ahcawntspeyk, I should've checked - I got the info from a Wigan Today story about the new website being launched (Feb 2014) - link
Replied: 24th Aug 2014 at 17:08
No probs jo.. At least folk are now aware of it. 
Replied: 24th Aug 2014 at 18:07
Thanks, Ahcawntspeyk. The drop-in info is definitely up-to-date.
From Winston's Wish FB Page (20th Aug 2014):
North West Drop-in 3.30 – 5.30pm on Wednesdays
Are you concerned about a bereaved child, young person or family?
We believe that bereaved children need support to make sense of death and rebuild their lives – and that is why we exist.
The North West Drop-in runs weekly at Sunshine House, Scholes.
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Winston's Wish on Facebook:
Our North West team could win up to £3000 in the Lloyds Bank Community Fund awards if you vote for us now!
Vote online: link ~ Text: VOTE WFL to 61119 ~ Tweet: WFL #CommFund
This award would enable us to support more bereaved children in the UK. Thank you!
Community Fund 2014 voting closes at the end of Fri 10 Oct 2014 online,by SMS and Twitter.
Voting closes in participating branches at the branch local closing time on Fri 10 Oct 2014.
Replied: 4th Sep 2014 at 08:20
Last edited by jo anne: 4th Sep 2014 at 08:37:16
From Leigh Journal (27/9/14):
'Winston's Wish has been able to buy new office equipment thanks to Adactus Housing Association.
The project will support young people aged up to 18 in the borough who are struggling to cope with the death of their mum, dad or close relative.
The specialist service will provide in depth face to face support, drop in and groups sessions.'
* Still time to vote till 10th Oct - link *
Replied: 30th Sep 2014 at 15:59
@Compassion_uk:
@winstonswish Drop in starting in November every Tuesday 11am-1pm
at CIA Patrick House, 58 Leigh Road, Leigh link
Replied: 20th Oct 2014 at 20:18
A UK-wide national helpline offering support, information and guidance to all those caring for a child or young person who has been bereaved. (link)
The line is open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm and Wed 7pm - 9.30pm. Calls are charged at local rate.
North West Drop-in Sessions
Every Tues from 11am-1pm
at Compassion in Action, Patrick House, 58 Leigh Rd, Leigh, WN7 1QR (link)
Every Wed from 3.30-5.30pm
at Sunshine House, Wellington Street, Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SA (link)
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Last edited by jo anne: 11th Mar 2015 at 10:33:47
Big confirmation service in wigan parish church last night
The retiring collection all went to winstons wish
Worthy cause
Replied: 11th Mar 2015 at 11:03
It certainly is, Peter48.
For your chance to win a copy, email your name and address to s.stone@ncpc.org.uk using the email subject line 'The Copper Tree', by midnight on Sun 22 March.
Six winners will be drawn at random and informed by email on Mon 23 March. (link)
Hilary Robinson, author of The Copper Tree, shares insights and top tips on talking to children about death:
Read Hilary's blog
Replied: 11th Mar 2015 at 13:28
Thinking of all who've been bereaved x
Guidance from @winstonswish / www.winstonswish.org.uk
Replied: 15th Mar 2015 at 09:22
* Voting open 1st May - 30th May 2015 * Link - community-fund.aviva.co.uk/voting
Thanks to funding from Wigan Council, Winton’s Wish has already sent packs to schools in Wigan and has seen a rise in referrals to services as a result ... We know this project works and it needs to be rolled out to all schools in Gtr Manchester so that no bereaved child is overlooked.
Replied: 3rd May 2015 at 09:54
19-25th Nov 2015 - link
This year's theme is ‘Supporting parents and carers, supporting grieving children’.
We all have a part to play in supporting parents and carers in their vital role.
Winston's Wish's range of resources can help build confidence in talking to a bereaved child. (link)
Professionals & organisations can order the handbook, 'A Child's Grief' by tel (01242 515157) for 20% off this week. (Nov)
Olivia's Story - BBC Video
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