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22 Jun 2026 Business Buddies

Oyster joins The Kirkwood Business Movement

Our mission is to provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive and life limiting illnesses at any time from diagnosis to…

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22 Jun 2026 Community

Locala, Morrisons and The Kirkwood Join Forces to Support Local People in Need

The power of community collaboration is making a real difference to vulnerable people across Kirklees, thanks to a partnership between Locala, Morrisons and The Kirkwood

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22 Jun 2026 Patient and Family Stories

Katie’s story: Finding comfort, support and love at The Kirkwood

When Katie Dilnot's mum was diagnosed with Stage 4 gastric cancer in February 2023, her family began a journey filled with uncertainty, heartbreak and difficult…

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22 Jun 2026 Community

How The Kirkwood Helped Elaine and Her Family When They Needed It Most

When Lianne Spear's mum, Elaine, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015 at the age of 58, the family knew they were facing an uncertain future. Given an initial…

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18 Jun 2026 Patient and Family Stories

Chloe’s Story: “I Will Always Hold a Place for The Kirkwood in My Heart”

When a loved one is diagnosed with a life limiting illness, families are often faced with an overwhelming mix of emotions, uncertainty and heartbreak. During these…

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