When David Woodward remembers Christmas 2024, it will forever be the one that changed everything. It was the last Christmas he shared with his beloved wife, Nicola,…
The Kirkwood Achieves ‘Good’ CQC Rating, with ‘Outstanding’ for Caring
The Kirkwood (Kirkwood Hospice) has been rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with the official report also awarding the charity's…
Catherine Thompson joined The Kirkwood in 2010 and spent 14 years transforming how social care supports people facing life limiting illness. From her early days on…
The Kirkwood announces service and workforce changes amid hospice funding crisis
The Kirkwood has today (22 May 2025) announced that 19 employees from across the charity have sadly been made redundant following a consultation period…
Response to the Government’s funding announcement for Hospices in England
The government has confirmed the release of £25 million for upgrades and refurbishments for hospices across England. The Kirkwood will be able to apply for up…