The Prince of Wales Hospice

Peter Greenwood found reason to live again after visiting The Prince of Wales Hospice.

‘We thought we were saying goodbye, but our dad found reason to live again’

The partnership between Arriva Yorkshire and The Prince of Wales Hospice produced the specially designed double decker bus

Arriva Yorkshire and The Prince of Wales Hospice team up to help raise awareness...

Simon Speight and his family have raised an incredible amount for The Prince of Wales Hospice.

Inspirational runner achieves milestone for hospice in memory of his sister

The Prince of Wales Hospice’s cycling event, the Cyclothon is back for its 28th year.

Get on your bike as The Prince of Wales Hospice Cyclothon returns

Over £4,000 raised for The Prince of Wales Hospice at the Pontefract 10K

More than £4,000 raised for The Prince of Wales Hospice at the Pontefract 10K

Wakefield Hospice, Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, The Prince of Wales Hospice, The Kirkwood Hospice, Age UK and STAR Bereavement will be holding events throughout Dying Matters Week to encourage all communities to talk about death and dying.

Dying Matters Week: Breaking down the stigma of talking about death and dying

Since its launch two years ago, the hospice’s wellbeing service has grown and evolved to meet the needs of the community.

Prince of Wales Hospice expands its Wellbeing services for the local community

Jill Uttley, who took part in our abseil before, is organising a team again from her work, Asda Glasshoughton.

Here's how you can abseil 130ft down the Enfinium Ferrybridge

Gillian Ramskill recently celebrated her 70th birthday at our hospice,

Hospice launches Spring Appeal to create everlasting memories like Gillian’s

Castleford Academies team supporting the race last year.

Run the Pontefract 10K for The Prince of Wales Hospice

The campaign aims to raise awareness about the vital role hospices play in communities and to shift public perceptions of hospice care.

Wakefield Hospice joins national campaign to change perceptions of hospice care

A new event for 2025 is a fundraising abseil taking place on Saturday, August 16.

Prince of Wales Hospice events 2025: Dragon Boat Race, 10k run and sunset stroll

Jan and Jacqui have become firm friends after meeting as patients at The Prince of Wales Hospice.

‘You are never alone’: A story of friendship at the Prince of Wales Hospice

The team at The Prince of Wales Hospice getting ready for Christmas.

The Prince of Wales Hospice launches annual Christmas appeal

The Prince of Wales Hospice Light up a Life.

The Prince of Wales Hospice remembers loved ones at Light up a Life

Staff at The Prince of Wales Hospice's Normanton shop

The Prince of Wales Hospice shines a spotlight on hospice shops
The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract is using Hospice Care Week (7-13 October) to speak up about hospice shops, which contribute more to their funding than the government.
Phil Bond

Karen and John

South Milford couple raise over £11,000 for local hospice with wedding anniversa...

Patients at The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract have recently been receiving a special visitor. His name is Otis, and he’s a therapy dog.

Meet Otis! Therapy dog becomes The Prince of Wales Hospice's newest recruit

The partnership continues a longstanding connection between the hospice and the rugby league side, stretching back to 2008.

Castleford Tigers extend partnership with The Prince of Wales Hospice

The Hospice's Cyclothon is its longest-running event

The Prince of Wales Hospice’s cyclothon and family fun day event returns

The Prince of Wales Hospice's Father's Day event

Save the date for a Father’s Day Beer Tasting event

Organised by Hospice UK and taking place between May 6-12, Dying Matters Week is an annual campaign dedicated to creating a culture in which people are comfortable talking about death, dying and grief.

‘The way we talk about Dying Matters’, says Wakefield Hospice

The ever-popular Pontefract 10k will return to Pontefract Park on Sunday, May 19 and you can take part in the race while raising vital funds for the local Hospice.

Pontefract 10k returns for 2024 – here’s how to sign up

Karen and John Blackburn decided to hold a fundraiser for The Prince of Wales Hospice in lieu of wedding gifts from their guests to celebrate their special day. Photo: Emma Ryan Photography

Couple use wedding to raise funds for hospice as guests donate incredible £5,125

Larks Hill is one of the local school choirs that visited the Prince Of Wales Hospice to spread festive cheer

Pontefract school choir pays festive visit to raise spirits at hospice

Three generations of one family have taken part in a fundraising abseil for the Prince Of Wales Hospice

Three generations of family take on 70ft abseil for Pontefract hospice

The Prince Of Wales hospice is hosting the Christmas event, including raffles, a mince pie eating contest and a chance to meet Santa!

The Prince of Wales Hospice to host their annual Festive Fair
The Prince of Wales Hospice will once again be hosting their annual festive fair.
Daniel Camenzuli

Children from six Pontefract schools met the mayor of Wakefield who presented them with an award for their fundraising efforts

Young fundraisers from Pontefract receive special mayor award

Amanda and Andrew Armer

Cancer patient Amanda said thank you to hospice by raising £4,000 in two weeks

Wakefield Hospice and The Prince of Wales Hospice will shine bright to mark National Day of Reflection

Wakefield Hospice and The Prince of Wales Hospice will both shine bright to mark...

Pontefract born and Leeds Rhinos rugby league star Rob Burrow (pictured above at Carleton High School) was diagnosed with MND last year and has served as a key inspiration for the initiative

Pontefract Academies Trust pledge support for Motor Neurone Disease Association ...

Michelle filming her nomination video with ITV.

Florist shortlisted for Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award after raising more t...

Joe McGann, Shobna Gulati , Kate Ford and Shane Richie will be just a few celebs taking part.

Coronation Street stars and celebrity guests come together for The Prince of Wal...

AWARD: Leanne Silverwood, managing director of Local Care Force, left, with Best Support Worker winner Jo Lister.

'˜Everyday Hero' Jo wins an award

Prince of Wales Hospice gets Â£12K grant from Asda Foundation

Steve Brondel in training for the SPEAR17 expedition before he was forced to drop out.

Firefighter's south pole blow led to new goal

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