Compassionate Care at End of Life course success

Students from local schools and colleges enjoyed a great week of learning at the Hospice last week. They were here to undertake the Compassionate Care at End of Life course run by our Education and Research team.

The learning was delivered in a fun and supportive environment (with a great array of snacks and sweets thrown in, too!) and it was clear from the feedback that the young people found their time incredibly worthwhile:

What did you find most interesting/informative about the course?
The course gave me an insight into the perspective of not only the healthcare workers but the patients who are on the receiving end of healthcare. This knowledge was hugely valuable for me and shaped my actions and views on how to provide compassionate, genuine care.

I found talking to healthcare professionals very useful as it allowed me to consider more deeply if I could every imagine myself performing a similar role.

I enjoyed the activities that we did with other volunteers as if they were ones in need of care. This was a very practical course and it allows me to speak to many people who help out and how they help out.

how intricate the art of communication is especially when talking about sensitive situations or to people in care in a way that allows you to be a pillar of support they can trust and rely on but also one they enjoy speaking with.

How has the course influenced your plans for your future career or studies?

The course has bolstered my decisions on working towards my dreams to do medicine.

I think that it has reinstated my desire to go into a setting where there is a focus on helping others, as well as perhaps a setting where I can get to know the patients more.

I am looking to get into some sort of medicine and parts of the course allowed me to see a branch of healthcare which requires lots of effort time and patience but it also allowed me to see some aspects of general practise like the blood pressure tests and plotting graphs.

It’s provided me with better insight and encouraged me to want to help people

It has helped me understand palliative care in further depth, allowing me to cement my decision of a healthcare related career.

You can find out more about our courses 👉🏽here.

We wish all our young people good luck as they progress in medicine, health or social care careers.

Alain Bakas

We will never be able to thank the team at Princess Alice Hospice enough for the love, care, dignity, and compassion they showed our papa and our whole family. They cared for my papa for a month, and then welcomed him back again for his final 8 days before he passed on 3rd April 2026. Every single member of staff became like family to us during the hardest time of our lives. Their kindness, patience, support, and genuine compassion will stay in our hearts and minds forever. They not only cared for our papa with dignity and respect, but they also supported all of us emotionally every step of the way. We are so grateful for everything they did for our papa and for the comfort they brought him in his final days. Thank you again to the entire team for the incredible work you do every day. You are truly special people, and we will never forget you.

Darek Kubik

The shop in Claygate on Parade is well run and stocked place. The manager Mrs Roheana is helpful and friendly person...well done

Nicola Jeebaun

So grateful for the kind and caring team at Easher. They supported us so much while spending our last days with mum Will always be grateful From the Greenaway family

Stephen Nicholson

I'm deeply grateful for the exceptional care and support provided by Princess Alice Hospice in Esher. Their warm and helpful staff made a significant difference during a difficult time after losing my grandfather to prostate cancer in July 2017. The bereavement team and therapy offered were invaluable in helping me cope with the loss and navigate my grief. I'm thankful for their kindness and dedication. Massive shout out to Lynne my bereavement councillor who was incredible with me, I’ll never forget you.

Jo G

My Mum was there for 3 weeks before she passed away in Nov . The staff and level of care was amazing, she was loved by the staff. They couldn't of done more for her. Myself and my sister were also supported. We donated a large memorial feather in our Mums memory. It's such a shame that most if their funding comes from donations.

Robert Crapnell

1st class care for my wife, I will never forget the care and attention. My will has provsion to say thank you.

Ruby Bhurji

My dad passed away in jan 26th 2005. The staff was amazing. So supportive through our difficult times. They really looked after dad. They always had a smile on their faces. So grateful for everything they did for dad and us. Just want to say a big thank you and keep up with all the hard work you all do.

Rosanna Stech

The call out night service team of Princess Alice were amazing with my Granny in her last few days. She was able to stay in her own home and have their amazing team look after her when we called them. I would like to especially say a big thank you to Camilla who was always so cheerful, professional and put us at ease when we really needed it. She would remember our family members names despite being called out to a number of houses every evening and was always a reassuring voice when she answered the phone. She made a real difference to my Granny’s end of life and I wouldn’t have wanted her to be under any other care. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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