Drop-In Service
What is Drop-in Day?
This service is designed to help those living with a life-threatening illness or with the effects of treatments for those illnesses. It may also help to maintain a sense of well-being and a positive approach to living with such an illness.
- Relatives and carers may also use the Drop-in day.
- Drop-in day is just that - you may visit the centre without an appointment at first.
When and where is it held?
Every Friday (except Bank Holidays) at the Support and Therapy Centre, Kirkwood Hospice, Dalton, Huddersfield, between 9.30am and 3.30pm and alternate Mondays between 2pm and 7.30pm.
Forthcoming Monday Drop-In dates are
- 21st May
- 18th June
- 2nd July
- 16th July
- 30th July
- 13th August
- 10th September
- 24th September
- 8th October
- 22nd October
- 5th November
- 19th November
- 3rd December
- 17th December
- 31st December
What’s on offer?
• Specialist nursing advice
• Access to information about your illness and local help.
• Complementary therapy assessment and up to 6 treatment sessions by appointment.
• Counselling by appointment.
• Access to our social worker by appointment.
• Art and creative writing.
• Spiritual support.
• Advice and support for carers
Who can I speak to about Drop-in day?
You may telephone the nursing team at The Support and Therapy Centre at Kirkwood, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm, telephone 01484 557900 (Hospice reception).