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31 Jan 2020 Personal Stories
Paul’s musical therapy at Kirkwood
When 71-year-old Paul Lucker arrived at Kirkwood for help with his pain, he was anxious about what to expect. But with a little help from the Kirkwood team, and being…
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24 Jan 2020 Personal Stories
“People shouldn’t feel frightened about coming to Kirkwood, it isn’t just about death.”
After Paula Howarth suffered a stroke on the 20th August last year, she was unsure where to turn to for help and support in her journey to recovery. Weeks after her…
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17 Jan 2020 Personal Stories
Eugenia’s story
After struggling with the symptoms caused by cancer, Eugenia Cyrus, of Springwood, was referred to Kirkwood’s In-Patient Unit by Community Nurse, Fiona back in…
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20 Dec 2019 Personal Stories
Chris Cheshire’s story
Back in the summer, 54-year-old Chris Cheshire, of Moldgreen, was diagnosed with Stage 4 renal cancer. Following surgery, Chris was struggling with pain and mobility,…
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1 Nov 2019 Personal Stories
Volunteer Michelle pampers patients to help them feel like her friend Clare did
After seeing first-hand the care her friend, Clare Standring, received at Kirkwood three years ago, Michelle Ainley, of Almondbury, decided she wanted to give…
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