Wellbeing and Activites

Support for wellbeing, frailty, isolation and bereavement in the Five Towns of Wakefield

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We are here to support our Five Towns community. If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, please get in touch.  You can call our Wellbeing and Community Team at 01977 781451 or book a session now by clicking the button below.

Current schedule of our wellbeing and community activities

Coffee and chat drop insTuesdays, 1.00 – 3.00pm (Notcutts Victoria Garden Centre, WF7 6BS)
Complementary TherapyGroup session – Tuesday, 2.00 – 3.00pm
Individual appointments available (The Prince of Wales Hospice)
Exercise groupThursdays, 1.30 – 2.30pm Chair exercise group (local gym)
Craft groupFriday 10.30 – 12.30pm (The Prince of Wales Hospice
Brew and Do!Last Wednesday of the month 10.00 – 12.00pm (Soup4EM, The Hub, 22 West Street, WF9 3HR)
Young Widows groupEvery fourth Wednesday from Wednesday 13 May 2026 4.00 – 5.30pm (Fairwood Fields Care Home, 7 Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF8 4DZ)
Family and Carer supportFamily and individual appointments throughout the day
(The Prince of Wales Hospice)
CounsellingMonday – Friday, Evening appointments available
(The Prince of Wales Hospice)
Family and individual appointments throughout the day
Bathing serviceAppointments throughout the day
(The Prince of Wales Hospice)

Our expert team and available sessions

The Wellbeing team
Meet the Wellbeing and Community Team

Wellbeing looks different for everyone. Our team takes the time to listen, understand your needs, and offer support that helps you feel more confident, connected, and in control.

complementary Therapy at The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract
Complementary Therapy

Gentle, supportive treatments designed to promote relaxation, relieve stress, and help manage symptoms during difficult or emotionally demanding times.

Drop-in Sessions in the Community

Our community drop-in sessions make it easy for you to access support, guidance, and information closer to home.

Bathing service at The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract
Accessible Bath Service

Our accessible bathing service offers a safe, soothing, and dignified way for people who struggle with bathing due to frailty, mobility, challenges, long-term conditions, or recovery needs.

Craft group at The Prince of wales Hospice, Pontefract
Craft Group

Our craft group is a warm, welcoming space, using art as therapy. You can enjoy meeting new people, getting creative and enjoying meaningful time with others in similar circumstances

Exercise groups for
Exercise Group

Our exercise groups offer supportive, accessible sessions designed to help you move more, feel stronger, and enjoy exercising in a friendly community setting.

Counselling and Bereavement Support

Supportive one-to-one counselling and listening services to help you cope with emotional challenges.

Brew and Do

Join our monthly activity group where everyone is invited to share skills, enjoy a cuppa, and build new friendships

Young Widows group

A supportive community for anyone under 55 who has been bereaved of a wife, husband, or partner. This group offers understanding, connection, and compassion from people who’ve walked the same path.

1,600

people supported within the Wakefield area

600

people reached and supported by our Wellbeing Team

35+

years of supporting the community