Statement of Purpose

Service Provider

Kirkwood Hospice

Kirkwood Hospice is a registered charity (Registered Charity number 512987) and a Company limited by guarantee in England (01645888). Kirkwood Hospice is registered and therefore licensed to provide services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) (provider number: 1-101-728-202).

Service Provider Location

21, Albany Road,
Dalton,
Huddersfield
HD5 9UY
Telephone 01484 557900
Fax 01484 557916
E-mail info@kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk

Registered Manager

Christine Springthorpe, Director of Clinical Services/Joint Chief Executive, RN, BSc. (Hons) Professional Practice (Nursing).

Regulated Activities

Kirkwood Hospice provides treatment for people who have advanced, progressive life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, neurological diseases, advanced heart and lung disease and end stage kidney failure.
Care is provided to those over the age of 18 who are residents of the Kirklees Council area regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, race or cultural background. In addition, Kirkwood Hospice is registered to provide diagnostic and screening procedures and to provide medical advice remotely.

Mission Statement

Kirkwood Hospice provides specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support is also provided for their family members, friends and carers, both during the illness and after death.

Services Provided At The Location

In-Patient Care, 16 beds Support and Therapy Centre for day attendance (Tues, Weds, Thurs for up to 16 patients) drop-in service for patients and carers Community Palliative Care Team - specialist nursing advice and support for patients in their own home Lymphoedema follow-up clinic Out Patient Consultant Clinic Out Of Hours Advice for professionals, patients and carers Family Care Team specialist emotional and psychological support including counselling for adults and children before or after bereavement Social Workers Spiritual Care And Chaplaincy Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Complementary Therapies Art and Creative Writing

Information leaflets are available about these services.

Our website contains information about all our services. http://www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk Or yo.u may contact us on 01484 557900