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Free wellbeing drop-in sessions offering support in the Five Towns area

Residents across the Five Towns area of Wakefield District are invited to attend free wellbeing drop-in sessions hosted by our Hospice.

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04 Jun 2026
Dawn bereavement photo
Protect your loved ones: why every adult should have a Will

If you die without a will, the government could decide what happens to everything you’ve worked hard to build.

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21 May 2026
Carleton high school and business buddies
Young entrepreneurs raise over £1,800 for our Hospice through Business Builder Challenge

Our Hospice once again put young people’s business skills to the test with its Business Builder Challenge, as 11 teams from Pontefract Academies Trust Carleton High School took part in the initiative over the last few months.

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20 May 2026
Giving from the art event
A night of art, generosity, and community spirit

Supporters gathered for a truly special evening at Giving from the Art, an inspiring event that beautifully combined creativity, community, and compassion.

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18 May 2026
The new The Prince of Wales Hospice superstore
Shoppers rush in as our Hospice opens our new Pontefract superstore

Our Hospice threw open the doors to its brand-new Pontefract superstore on Wednesday 6 May

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14 May 2026
Hospice-led art installation at Wakefield Kirkgate Station invites public to look beyond labels during Dying Matters Week

An immersive new art installation, ‘Can you really see me?’, is now on display at Wakefield Kirkgate train station.

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14 May 2026
New therapy dog Bella
Meet the newest members of our Wellbeing team, Bella and Penny!

Four-year-old Bella is our newest Therapy Dog. She has a friendly, gentle nature and loves meeting new people, making her a perfect companion for our patients.

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13 May 2026
London Marathon runner Lucy
Fundraising highlights: April’s fantastic community support

Throughout April, we’ve continued to be inspired by the incredible support shown by our community, supporters, local businesses, and fundraisers.

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12 May 2026
Marking International Nurses Day on our ward

Today, we took a moment on the ward to mark International Nurses Day, celebrating our dedicated nursing team with some well-deserved treats.

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10 May 2026
Celebrating Ladies Spring Luncheon raises over £7,000 for our Hospice

Our Hospice is proud to share the success of its first Celebrating Ladies Spring Luncheon, which raised £7,124.73.

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