Wakefield Hospice

Wakefield Hospice Providing expert care and support for local people and families living with life-limiting conditions

Wakefield Hospice is committed to providing the highest level of symptom management and care for people who have advanced active, progressive and life threatening illness.

Wishing the very best of luck to all of our amazing runners taking on the world’s biggest half-marathon – The Great Nort...
06/09/2025

Wishing the very best of luck to all of our amazing runners taking on the world’s biggest half-marathon – The Great North Run – tomorrow in aid of Wakefield Hospice! 💚

A big thank you for your incredible dedication and support, we hope you thoroughly enjoy the experience and we will be cheering you on all the way!

A reminder that our Donation Centre is open on the first Saturday of every month – including today! 🛍️As we head into th...
06/09/2025

A reminder that our Donation Centre is open on the first Saturday of every month – including today! 🛍️

As we head into the autumn months, why not get your house decluttered ready for the months ahead and donate your preloved quality items to support local hospice care. 💚

Address: Tadman Street, Wakefield, WF1 1QS, open 9am-4pm.

Join us for an UNBELIEVABLE evening of entertainment this November! 🎙️We are delighted to be welcoming the one-and-only ...
05/09/2025

Join us for an UNBELIEVABLE evening of entertainment this November! 🎙️

We are delighted to be welcoming the one-and-only Chris Kamara to the DIY Kitchens Stadium on Tuesday 11th November, secure your tickets today! 👉 www.wakefieldhospice.org/kammy

Whether you've loved him since his footballing days, since hearing him scream "Unbelievable Jeff!" on Soccer Saturday, enjoy his fabulous work on Ninja Warrior UK or simply want to share the room with the cult hero that is Kammy, book your tickets today for this unmissable event. 🎟️

Hosted by the fantastic Pete Emmett with a delicious three course-meal included, tickets are available at a price of £70 per person. 🍷

Event kindly sponsored by The New Inn, Walton & DIY Kitchens

We were pleased to welcome three students from Outwood Grange Academy earlier this week, helping out in our gardens as p...
05/09/2025

We were pleased to welcome three students from Outwood Grange Academy earlier this week, helping out in our gardens as part of the ‘Outwood Out There’ scheme! 🌲🪴

The scheme is a trust-wide initiative designed to empower students to work in teams to lead and deliver community projects, making a positive difference in their local areas. Thank you for all your hard work girls you did a great job! 💚

Are you an adult, or caring for someone, who has been diagnosed with a progressive, life-limiting condition? 💚We are ple...
04/09/2025

Are you an adult, or caring for someone, who has been diagnosed with a progressive, life-limiting condition? 💚

We are pleased to have launched some free-to-attend drop-in sessions at Horbury Library on the second Tuesday of the month, 10:15-12:15 which will include:

🫶 Shared information on our wellbeing services
🎨 Range of free activities
👥 Peer support opportunities

No booking needed, see the poster for further information or to speak to a member of our team please email wellbeing.team@wakefieldhospice.co.uk or call 01924 331400.

Due to growing attendance levels and the increasing need for support, we are introducing a few changes to our Bereavemen...
04/09/2025

Due to growing attendance levels and the increasing need for support, we are introducing a few changes to our Bereavement Groups schedules moving forward:

💚Newly Bereaved Group – effective from 25 September to take place every Thursday in the Day Therapy Unit, 09:30-12:00 (recurring theme over two weeks)

💚Peer Support Group – effective from 02 October to take place every other Thursday in Chapel Bistro (within hospice reception), 09:30-12:00

If you have any queries regarding our bereavement services or how to access support, please visit 👇https://www.wakefieldhospice.org/our-care-and-services/key-services/bereavement/

Back at school this week? Don't forget to get your school signed up for our annual Reindeer Run and show your support to...
03/09/2025

Back at school this week?

Don't forget to get your school signed up for our annual Reindeer Run and show your support to Wakefield Hospice this Christmas! 🦌🎄

👉 www.wakefieldhospice.org/reindeer

Our ever-popular Reindeer Run returns for 2025, challenging pupils in schools across the Wakefield district to complete a sponsored-mile and raise funds for local hospice care this December 💚

Each child will be giving a sponsor form and their very own pair of reindeer antlers to wear whilst completing the challenge!

With over 11,000 children taking part in 2024, don't miss out - get your school registered today!

For further information or to register see the link above or email alexander.cunniff@wakefieldhospice.co.uk

Wakefield 10K Event Sponsorship Opportunity!✅ Reach thousands of local people through high-profile event branding✅ Showc...
02/09/2025

Wakefield 10K Event Sponsorship Opportunity!

✅ Reach thousands of local people through high-profile event branding
✅ Showcase your company’s commitment to health, wellbeing & the community
✅ Align your brand with a trusted, long-running Wakefield tradition
✅ Boost staff morale with team participation opportunities
✅ Gain positive PR coverage across media, social channels & event day

We are looking for businesses to support our flagship fundraising event – the Wakefield 10K – in 2026, with a variety of sponsorship opportunities available.

With 2,500 entrants in 2025 and over £100,000 raised for local hospice services, could your business, workplace or an organisation you know help us to put on another amazing event next year?

To find out more or to request further information please email alexander.cunniff@wakefieldhospice.co.uk

Are you an unpaid carer living in Wakefield or know someone who is?Come along to the Carer Voice Network Roadshow on Tue...
02/09/2025

Are you an unpaid carer living in Wakefield or know someone who is?

Come along to the Carer Voice Network Roadshow on Tuesday 23rd September for a special free event celebrating the incredible contribution of carers across the district, featuring:

💚 Free help and advice from local organisations including Wakefield Hospice
🧠 Update on Wakefield Carer Strategy
🙏 Wellbeing activities
🍰 Free refreshments
👥 Chance to meet other carers and more!

Book your free place today at www.tinyurl.com/cvnroadshow

Your chance to WIN £10,000, alongside £2,000, £1,000, and 199 other cash prizes! 🤩 Thanks to the kindness and generosity...
01/09/2025

Your chance to WIN £10,000, alongside £2,000, £1,000, and 199 other cash prizes! 🤩

Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our local community, we’re able to continue delivering our essential care, and by purchasing entries in the Local Hospice Lottery Super Draw, you will not only be supporting Wakefield Hospice but you'll also be in with a chance to win big this September! 💚

Buy your Super Draw entries today 👇
https://www.localhospicelottery.org/superdraw/wakefield-hospice/new/

GOOD LUCK! 🍀

Did you know we offer free furniture collections? 🛋️🪑Whether you are looking at getting a new three-piece suite or upgra...
31/08/2025

Did you know we offer free furniture collections? 🛋️🪑

Whether you are looking at getting a new three-piece suite or upgrading your dining room in time for Christmas, donate your preloved items to Wakefield Hospice, receive a free, professional collection service and help raise funds for local hospice care. 💚

To find out more or to submit an enquiry visit the link below👇
https://www.wakefieldhospice.org/support-us/shop-with-us/donate-goods/furniture-collection-service/

31/08/2025

“They provide me with real peace of mind, so simple yet so effective.” 💜

Our ReUnite devices come as badges, wristbands or key fobs and are installed with NFC Technology, where a phone can be placed over the device and emergency contact details of the individual wearing the device will pop up on the screen. 📱

The perfect wearable device for those living with dementia or vulnerable to getting disorientated, order your device today for just £9.99 or find out more via the link below👇
www.wakefieldhospice.org/reunite

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