Lord Lieutenant praises vital role of hospice care during visit to The Prince of Wales Hospice
The Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson, visited The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract to recognise and highlight the essential care the hospice provides for people living with life-limiting illnesses.
The visit offered an opportunity to showcase the hospice’s specialist services and the dedication of its team, which supports patients and families across the Five Towns also highlighted the importance of collaboration and community involvement in sustaining essential care.
During the tour, the Lord Lieutenant learned about the hospice’s range of services, including 24-hour specialist care on the Incare ward, wellbeing support, and bereavement services.
He also spent time with patients, hearing directly about the difference compassionate hospice care can make to someone’s life.
Lindsay Hamer, Director of People and Culture at The Prince of Wales Hospice, said: “We were honoured to welcome the Lord Lieutenant to our hospice.
"This visit was a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the impact of our work and the commitment of our team to providing compassionate care.”