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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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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
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
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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28 Apr 2026
Here’s our new website!

We are excited to share that our Hospice has launched a brand new website. It has been designed to make it easier for people across the Five Towns to find the care, support and information they need.

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21 Apr 2026
The building of The Prince of Wales Hospice and its entrance
A point of clarification

The country is in the midst of local election season. We would like to provide assurance at this time, as a non-political organisation and in accordance with Charity Commission rules around political activity, we do not endorse any political candidates or parties.

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15 Apr 2026
A new superstore is coming to Pontefract

Our new Pontefract superstore opens on 6 May, offering more choice for shoppers and more support for local hospice care.

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