Meet our Wellbeing 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.
Our Wellbeing activities
We are here to support people over 18 and their families across the Five Towns area of the Wakefield District, offering emotional, practical and therapeutic care for people living with life‑limiting illnesses, frailty and isolation or bereavement.
We have a diverse team with different skills and experience to support you
You may meet one or several members of the Wellbeing Team, depending on your needs, preferences, and what support will be most helpful for you. Having the right support can make a real difference. Our joined‑up approach brings together emotional, physical and practical care to help you feel supported, understood, and less alone.
Our team
Leads our wellbeing programme and ensures our services meet the needs of local people across the Five Towns and wider Wakefield community.
Helps maintain or improve mobility, strength and confidence through personalised activity and exercise plans.
Delivers therapies such as massage, reiki and meditation to encourage relaxation, comfort and emotional wellbeing.
Coordinates all counselling appointments for people who meet our criteria, both at the Hospice and out in the community. They provide specialist emotional support, offering a safe, compassionate space where you can talk openly.
Helps you access the right support by organising wellbeing sessions, groups, and activities across the Hospice and within the community. They are also the friendly face of our wellbeing team out in the community, offering guidance and connecting people to the services that can help them most.
Helps people stay as independent as possible by supporting them with everyday activities and finding ways to make daily life safer and more manageable.
Offers practical and emotional support, helping with future planning, financial or social concerns, and guidance through local services.
A friendly first point of contact, helping deliver activities and offering ongoing support throughout your wellbeing journey.
Offers friendly companionship and practical support during wellbeing groups and activities, helping visitors feel welcome, comfortable and included.
Stories from our patients
