Therapeutic care

Our specialist Therapy Team is essential to our programme of care.

They work with patients at the Hospice as well as out in the community with patients at home.  They provide physiotherapy, occupational therapy, lymphoedema therapy, speech and language and complementary therapy.  The team’s aim is to help maintain every patient’s mobility and independence within the limits of their condition. Complementary therapies are also available to carers.

"A referral from the head physiotherapist at my hospital to Liza Robinson at Princess Alice Hospice made all the difference.  She has given me back part of the life I knew before my illness came along".

Peter, a patient from Shepperton

Study days and short courses

The Education Department delivers an innovative programme of courses for those working today in palliative care.  Study days and short courses are available at all levels, beginner to experienced and are designed to reflect the educational needs of a wide range of practitioners. To register your interest or to book a place on any of our courses, please call 01372 461 845, email catherinehazell@pah.org.uk or download the application form.

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Research projects

Princess Alice Hospice supports today's Evidence-Based Approach to clinical practice.  We highly value the role of research as a source of information contributing to the body of knowledge related to our practice. The majority of the research projects are being carried out by our own employees who are undertaking MSc Advanced Practice courses.  External applicants may also be granted permission to carry out a research project involving our staff, patients or relatives.  Formal applications, including a final version of the research proposal/protocol needs to be submitted electronically at least 7 working days before the Research Committee Meeting.

Dr Jennifer Todd is the Chairman of the Hospice Research Committee. Our Research Nurse, Marek Plaskota, co-ordinates research projects the Hospice is involved in.
We are also closely involved in other research projects in collaboration with Surrey University and Kingston and St George's University.  Further research links have been established with the cancer networks of SW London (SWLCN) and Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire (SWSH). For further information please email marekplaskota@pah.org.uk.

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Visitor days

The work of the Hospice is something that interests a wide range of people who value the opportunity to visit our facilities and talk to staff about the work we do with patients and families. Visitor days are available for both professional groups and interested members of the public. Additional dates for visitor days in 2012 will be listed in due course.www.pah.org.uk/education/study-days-and-short-courses/what-is-hospice-care

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Bespoke courses

The Princess Alice Hospice education team is able to offer tailor made education programmes to meet the requirements of your organisation.Possible topics could include:

  • Communication skills
  • Symptom management
  • Fundamental care
  • Management of specific conditions
  • Ethical issues
  • Liverpool care pathway
  • Gold Standard Framework
  • Syringe driver training
The sessions can be offered either at your place of work or at the Princess Alice Hospice education centre. For further information and to discuss your requirements please contact Jane Berg (Head of Education) at janeberg@pah.org.uk.

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FAQs


I find it difficult to get to education session, but want to know more about end of life care. Can you help?

Have you thought about asking us to create a bespoke course for you and your colleagues? Please contact the Education Centre on 01372 461845 for more information.

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Student support

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Conferences

Specialist conferences are held at the Education Centre on a wide range of subjects.

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European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care


Course Code

 23042012/ECEPC/CFL

Course Theme

 Palliative Care

Name of study

 European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care

Duration

 8 weeks

Date(s)

 23 April - 19 June 2012 20 June 2012 - Exam Day 

Time(s)

 N/A

Facilitator

 Dr Caroline Lucas, Medical director, Princess Alice HospiceClair Sadler, Senior Lecturer, Princess Alice Hospice

Venue

 Self-directed Distance Learning Exam at Princess Alice Hospice Education Centre and other centres across the UK and the Republic of Ireland


Course Description:

An 8 week distance learning multi-professional programme

Who should attend?

Those working in clinical practice, who are new to specialist palliative care or who regularly look after people who have palliative care needs.

Cost:

£450 (includes course handbook and DVD)

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Certificate in Essential Palliative Care for Allied Health Professionals


Course Code 04042011/CEPCAHP/KB
Course Theme Palliative Care for Allied Health Professionals
Name of study Certificate in Essential Palliative Care for Allied Health Professionals
Duration 8 weeks
Date(s) TBA Email catherinehazell@pah.org.uk to register interest
Time(s) N/A
Facilitator Kathy Birch
Venue Self Directed Distance Learning Exam at Princess Alice Hospice Education Centre and other centres across the UK and the Republic of Ireland


Course Description:

An 8 week distance learning multi-professional programme.


Who Should Attend:

Allied Health Professionals working in clinical practice, who are new to specialist palliative care or who regularly look after people who have palliative care needs.

Cost:

£350 (includes course handbook and DVD)

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Learning Resource Centre

Princess Alice Hospice supports today's Evidence-Based Approach to clinical practice.  We highly value the role of research as a source of information contributing to the body of knowledge related to our practice. To this end the Hospice has a Learning Resource Centre (LRC) staffed by a qualified Librarian. For further information, contact Christine Lawes, Librarian, on library@pah.org.uk or 01372 461 843The centre provides:

  • A specialist book and journal collection on palliative care and associated subjects
  • See downloads section - right hand side of page -  for comprehensive list of journal titles
  • Book catalogue, please visit www.librarything.com/catalog/librarypah
  • Quiet study space
  • Two networked PCs with printing facilities
  • A photocopier
Services:
  • Interlibrary loans for books or journal articles (There may be a charge)
  • Literature Searches
  • ATHENS - An authentication service enabling you to access some NHS Evidence resources, such as databases and e-journals. Contact the Librarian to request registration
  • See downloads section on right hand side of page for further information
Training:
  • Basic, advanced and refresher courses on how to perform literature searches on the HDAS databases that include Cinahl and Medline
  • Education and training on other sources of electronic healthcare information 
  • Advice on resources for evidence-based practice, including the Cochrane Library and TRIP
LRC open from 7.30 - 20.00, seven days a weekStaffed Monday to Thursday from 8.00 to 16.00

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