How we Support Life

AT HOME, AT THE HOSPICE AND OUT IN THE COMMUNITY, WE SUPPORT LIFE AT EVERY STAGE OF THE JOURNEY

For over thirty years, we have been here for the people of Kirklees. Whether at the hospice, in the home or out in the community, we make sure that those in our care have the opportunity to live the best quality of life possible and can make the most of the time they have left.

From first diagnosis through to end of life care, we support life at every stage of the journey providing specialist support for adults facing a range of life limiting conditions including cancer, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease and neurological conditions.

We also know how a progressive illness can affect those around you, which is why we support the lives of everyone involved in the journey including friends, family members and carers.

THROUGH A CUPPA, A CHAT, COUNSELLING OR AT HOME SUPPORT, THE KIRKWOOD IS HERE FOR EVERYONE

THE KIRKWOOD NURSES

Our palliative care nurses work across Kirklees in the community and at home, helping to co-ordinate and plan patient care, often working in partnership with other healthcare professionals such as GP’s and district nurses.

CARE CO-ORDINATION

Our Care Co-Ordination Team can provide non-medical advice, help patients and families to find the right information and services for you whether that’s organising specialist equipment or sourcing psychological or emotional support.

FAMILY CARE TEAM

Our Family Care Team works with family members pre and post bereavement, delivering professional, specialist counselling support.

24/7 ADVICE LINE

Our advice line can be accessed 24/7 for practical guidance, medication queries and symptom management.

SUPPORT AND THERAPY

Our Support & Therapy Teams are dedicated to helping patients live the best life possible on their journey. Services cover mental wellbeing, symptom management, future care planning, exercise and nutrition.

IN-PATIENT UNIT

Our 16-bed In-Patient Unit supports patients who are finding it difficult to get their symptoms under control, and those who are entering their last days of life, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.