The Kirkwood

Who we are

We are The Kirkwood; a thriving, vibrant, and vital community spread right across Kirklees. From our employees and our patients, to our donors, volunteers, and supporters, every single one of them is part of The Kirkwood movement.

We help to improve the quality of life for local people, against all the odds. When time is short, we help everyone in our care to live well and make the most of every single day. We make the complex simple by focussing on what's important. And we support families and loved ones to live on - and live well.

If there’s one thing that defines us more than anything it’s support - the one thing that keeps The Kirkwood running. And the reason for that support is profound. Because in supporting The Kirkwood we’re all supporting life itself - constantly working to help improve it against all of the odds. The Kirkwood Support Life.

Our culture and values

The Kirkwood provide 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. Through education, training and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life limiting illness.

Vision

Our vision is a world where:

• People with life limiting illnesses, and those who care for them, have free access to the best possible care when they need it
• Everyone works together to ensure these people feel supported to live the best quality of life they can

Values

Patients, Families and Carers are the focus of everything we do. Our values are what we live and work by. We are:

• Respectful and Inclusive
• Passionate and Determined
• Open and Honest
• Kind and Compassionate
• Forward-thinking
• We strive for Quality and Excellence

Our Priorities

• To provide the best quality of care and quality of life for our patients
• To extend our reach
• To develop resources and use them wisely