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8 Apr 2026 Patient and Family Stories

Sisters Share Powerful Story of Care, Love and Lasting Connection with The Kirkwood

For sisters Julie Lawton and Lindsay Salvini, their connection to The Kirkwood began at one of the most difficult times in their lives. When their mum, Margaret, was…

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8 Apr 2026 Patient and Family Stories

Dave talks about the care and support he found with The Kirkwood

Dave Lloyd, from Fixby, has spent much of his life living with a long-term health condition, but it is only in recent months that his situation has significantly…

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25 Mar 2026 Patient and Family Stories

Jordan Brook is running in memory of her grandma to support The Kirkwood

When Jordan Brook crossed the finish line of the York Half Marathon, it wasn’t just another running achievement, it was a moment filled with love, remembrance…

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25 Mar 2026 Patient and Family Stories

“They gave me my dignity back”, Lesley’s story of care, compassion and strength with The Kirkwood

Lesley O’Neil’s life changed in an instant. In December 2025, what began as a hospital visit quickly turned into a life altering diagnosis of spinal…

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20 Jan 2026 Patient and Family Stories

Shaun Clough’s The Kirkwood Story

Shaun Clough is 64 years old and is currently being cared for on The Kirkwood In-Patient Unit after being diagnosed with cancer around six weeks ago. Shaun says it…

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