Patient and Family Stories

6 Feb 2025 Patient and Family Stories

How The Kirkwood Gave Barbara Comfort, Care, and Hope

For many people, a hospice is often associated with the end of life, a place of sadness and uncertainty. But for 84-year-old Barbara Hirst, The Kirkwood became…

5 Feb 2025 Patient and Family Stories

Khadijah’s Story: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Support with The Kirkwood

For Khadijah Hussain, being a carer for her mother, Janette Murray, was never a question, it was simply what she had to do. She wanted to ensure her mum remained…

10 Jan 2025 Patient and Family Stories

A Christmas of Care and Compassion: Rachel’s Journey with The Kirkwood

Rachel Copley’s experience with The Kirkwood over Christmas 2024 highlights the profound impact of compassionate, holistic care. From the warm welcome she…

6 Dec 2024 Patient and Family Stories

Joy Lockwood’s journey with The Kirkwood and how we supported her

Joy Lockwood, 77, from Holmfirth, has been a devoted carer to her husband Frank, who has been living with dementia for the past eight years.

20 Nov 2024 Patient and Family Stories

Hilary and Peter’s The Kirkwood journey and how we’ve supported them

At 84, Hilary Annette Coakley reflects on a journey of resilience, love, and connection to The Kirkwood, a hospice that has been by her side through some of the most…

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