Patient and Family Stories

1 Oct 2025 Patient and Family Stories

Care, Compassion, and a Little Joy: Allan’s Experience with The Kirkwood

The Kirkwood, every day is about making a difference for people facing life’s most difficult challenges. For 80 year old Dewsbury resident Allan Holmes, the…

9 Sep 2025 Patient and Family Stories

Joanne and Mark’s story with The Kirkwood

When Christine Hydes, from Kirklees, was living with dementia, her family realised that the journey ahead would require more support than they could provide alone.…

22 Jul 2025 Patient and Family Stories

Match 4 Heroes: A Legacy of Courage, Community and Care

On Sunday 27th July 2025, the Skye Direct Stadium in Golcar will once again become a hub of emotion, celebration, and remembrance as Match 4 Heroes returns for its…

22 Jul 2025 Patient and Family Stories

Pam’s Story: How The Kirkwood has cared for me and my husband

Pam Chapman, 73, from Fixby, has cared for her husband Robert through a long and heart breaking journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Drawing strength from her…

18 Jul 2025 Patient and Family Stories

Siblings Take on 170 Mile Cycling Challenge in Memory of their Dad and to Support The Kirkwood

When Philip Holdsworth, known to family and friends as Phil, was admitted to The Kirkwood in April 2024, he was entering the final chapter of a long and courageous…

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