Welcome to our Wellbeing Team, dedicated to providing practical, emotional and therapeutic support tailored to your unique needs. We support people over the age of 18 years living in the Five Towns areas of Wakefield district, who are living with a life-limiting diagnosis, or maybe experiencing isolation, dealing with frailty conditions or coping with bereavement. We also extend our services to those who are important to the person experiencing these life-changing events. Our wellbeing activities and groups sessions are FREE OF CHARGE. Only for the bathing service, we ask for a suggested donation of £15.
Our Wellbeing Team includes a diverse range of professionals, each offering specialised expertise:
Social Worker
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Counsellor
Nurse
Complementary Therapist
Wellbeing Coordinator
Wellbeing Assistant
Volunteers
We are here to support our Five Towns community. If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, please get in touch.
Alternatively, you can call our Wellbeing Team at 01977 781451.
See details below, or make a booking:
Our Complementary Therapy services are designed to support emotional and physical wellbeing during challenging times. These therapies are not a replacement for traditional medicine but can help to promote relaxation, stress relief, and symptom management.
Individual Therapy Appointments or Group Therapy: Tailored treatments to help manage stress, anxiety, pain, poor sleep, and more.
Reiki: uses non-invasive energy healing to balance the body and mind, reducing emotional and physical tension.
Massage / Aromatherapy: These therapies focus on alleviating pain and promoting relaxation through targeted techniques and essential oils.
M Technique & Visualisation: Specialised methods to reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing.
Booking required
For people who struggle with bathing due to frailty or mobility challenges. A soothing bath can be a powerful way to relax, reduce stress, and improve physical wellbeing we know for some people getting in and out of a bath can be difficult. Here at the Hospice, we have a bathing service to help. Come and enjoy a relaxing soak in our state of the art Jacuzzi bath, toiletries can be supplied if needed and our friendly staff are at hand to help. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the number below. Available Weekdays Booking Required – see below for appointment details. A small donation of £15 helps us continue offering this service.
Engage in a creative activity through art and crafts. Our Craft Group offers an opportunity to relax and unwind in a supportive environment with other people
Art as Therapy: Crafting can serve as a distraction from life’s stresses and help improve emotional wellbeing. It’s a great way to connect with others while creating something meaningful.
Booking Required
Fridays, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to access support and information. Our Drop-In Sessions are an informal opportunity to meet the team and learn more about our services.
No Booking Required
Peer Support: These sessions are a great way to meet others in your community who might be going through similar experiences.
Sessions: Notcutts Victoria Garden Centre: Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
We offer practical and informative sessions to help you navigate important aspects of care, future planning, and health management.
“Putting Your Ducks in a Row”: Learn about Advance Care Plans, Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), and Will writing, with support from our team and a local solicitor.
Managing Breathlessness: Tips from our Physiotherapist on how to manage breathlessness at home.
Reducing the Risk of Falling: Advice and tips on how to prevent falls and stay safe at home.
Exercise is an essential part of maintaining physical health and wellbeing, especially for individuals with varying levels of fitness or physical challenges.
Chair Exercises (Your Space, Pontefract): Thursdays, 1:30pm - 2:30 PM. These gentle exercises are designed for all levels of ability.
High Intensity Exercise Group (The Train Station Gym, Pontefract): Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:00 am. A more challenging session for those looking to improve their fitness with cardio and strength training.
Booking required This group has been kindly funded by Sovereign Health Care
We offer a friendly listening ear for those in need of support. Whether you’re dealing with a difficult diagnosis, experiencing loss, or simply feeling overwhelmed, our team is here for you.
Drop-In Sessions: Stop by for a friendly chat with a team member over a drink.
Counselling: Face-to-face or over the phone, our counselling sessions offer a safe, supportive environment to talk. Up to 10 sessions are available for those who would benefit and meet our criteria.
Daytime & Evening Appointments: We understand people’s lives are different, which is why we offer flexible counselling times, including some evening appointments.
When someone dies it can feel like an impossible journey, but we’re here to help you manage. Our Bereavement Support is tailored to you, which could be individual and / or small group counselling to help you process grief in your own time and in your own way.
Support for Family, Friends and Carers: We offer compassionate support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone who was cared for by The Prince of Wales Hospice, either in our In-Patient Unit or in the community.
Person-Centred Support: Grief is unique to each individual, so we offer personalised care, with the flexibility to receive support in a way needed by each person.
You can refer yourself, or a professional can refer you. Alternatively, you can refer on behalf of someone else. If you are interested in any of the above, please click on the button below and fill in the booking form. Alternatively, you can call the Wellbeing Team on 01977 781451.
Local Mental Health Support: 0800 183 0558
Samaritans: 116 123
Emergency: If you feel at risk, call 999 or visit A&E.
If you cannot attend the wellbeing sessions in person, we have created a number of wellbeing videos for you to watch and enjoy at home. So far, we have created four step-by-step craft videos, and a how to do a salon quality facial at home video. Watch here
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