Princess Alice Hospice is a charity providing free end of life care for people with life limiting illnesses, their families and loved ones.
Our vision is that everyone in our communities should have the best possible care and support before, during and after death. With care and support that is right for them, more people can live well, die well and grieve well. We believe that end of life care should have the emphasis on ‘life’ - helping people to live every moment to the fullest in comfort and dignity, to enjoy special moments and create precious memories.
1,000
PEOPLE UNDER OUR CARE AT ANY ONE TIME
4,000
PEOPLE LOOKED AFTER BY THE HOSPICE IN A TYPICAL YEAR
600
SQUARE MILES COVERED BY OUR CARE AREA
The teams delivering our compassionate care make a difference to people’s lives on a daily basis. These teams include nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors, therapists, social workers and more. We also have supporting staff in a wide range of roles as well as over 1,300 valued volunteers. Find out more about joining our team at www.pah.org.uk/join
What we do
The Care Quality Commission rated our care as ‘Outstanding’, and compassion is at the heart of everything we do - whether managing symptoms or supporting physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
We’re here for those who need us most and work hard to be inclusive and welcoming.
We aim to provide the right care, by the right people, at the right time, in the right place:
• Our Hospice at Home team can visit and provide advice, care, and expertise, supporting those who wish to stay at home in the comfort of familiar surroundings.
• Our In-Patient Unit provides short-term care and can be appropriate if symptoms are hard to manage at home. It’s a myth that people only come to the Hospice to die – many go home after a short stay, once their symptoms are under control.
• Our Wellbeing Centre provides face-to-face and video sessions for patients and loved ones as part of a weekly timetable, designed to help people live as well as they can for as long as they can.
• Our Bereavement Service provides support when a loved one dies –this can be via individual or group sessions and is tailored to the individual needs of each family.
• Our Man Shed (which is not only for men) provides an opportunity to talk with others while working on practical projects. Our volunteer-led sessions are open to patients, relatives of patients and those who are bereaved.
• Compassionate Neighbours are trained volunteers offering friendship and a listening ear, and providing regular emotional and social support to people in their local community who are lonely or socially isolated due to the effects of their own or a loved one’s long term or life limiting illness.
What we do
Spiritual care
Our Spiritual Care Team are on hand to listen to patients, families and carers, in the Hospice, or at home. The team are trained and experienced in supporting people who are dealing with life-limiting illness. They make no judgements about lifestyle and respect each person’s view of life.
Education, research and more
We provide care ourselves and this is a big part of what we do, but we go beyond that. We also empower local communities and carers; deliver education and research to develop skills, expertise and confidence for health and social care professionals; and we try to lead conversations about death, dying, grief and loss – because we think talking about them more will help everyone.
How you can help
We couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of our local community. It costs £12.3 million to deliver our care each year. NHS grants only cover around 20% of this, so we need to raise the rest via fundraising, retail, donations and legacies.
For every £1 donated
Financial year 2024/5
How you can help
Over a third of the funding we receive is from gifts in Wills, which help ensure we are here to provide continued compassionate end of life care and support for the local community in the years to come. Get in touch if you’d like to know how you can support us in this way.
www.pah.org.uk/wills
Donate quickly and easily online. You can make a one-off donation or you may choose to set up a regular donation, which can be convenient as well as impactful.
www.pah.org.uk/donate
Volunteer a little bit of spare time to make a very big difference to the care we provide. We have over 80 different volunteer roles with options to suit everyone.
www.pah.org.uk/volunteer
Donate pre-loved items or shop with us on your local high street, or online at our eBay shop. Did you know that we have nearly 40 shops?
www.pah.org.uk/shops
Play the Local Hospice Lottery in support of Princess Alice Hospice. A little bit of fun that makes a big difference, from just £1 per entry.
www.pah.org.uk/lottery
How you can help
Challenge yourself to fundraise for us – run, walk, jog, cycle, swim, abseil, skydive, bungee jump, or wing walk; run your own event or join one of ours – whatever you choose to do, it will make a difference – and we’ll support you too.
Find out more about all our latest events at www.pah.org.uk/events
Could your workplace or community group support us? We’re looking to partner with local businesses, clubs, and organisations who share our values. Whether through sponsorship, volunteering, or fundraising, your support could make a real difference. If you’re part of a group that might be interested, we’d love to hear from you.
1 Donate online today at: www.pah.org.uk/donate
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3 You’ll then be able to see and hear more about who we are, what we do and how we do it. By simply knowing a bit more about us, you’ll be helping us, and if you choose to do more, we’ll be very grateful.
