Our Hospice at Home services help make that possible. By bringing our expert, compassionate care to the people who need us where they feel most comfortable, we help reduce hospital admissions and relieve the strain on other health providers. Our different teams work together to bring seamless care to local people in the areas we cover.
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Day or night, we’re there when we’re needed, bringing compassionate care to local people 24 hours a day.
Most of our patients choose to be cared for in the familiar surroundings of their own homes
Demand for our care is growing rapidly
We are currently only able to reach one in three people in our care area who need us. While demand continues to rise, the NHS funding we receive still covers only a small proportion of what it costs to deliver our free services.
It costs Princess Alice Hospice £12.3 million a year to provide our exceptional care.
Any donation, whatever the size, will be received gratefully.
£12.3mIt costs £12.3m each year to provide our free high-quality end of life care.
Only 20%Only 20% of the cost of our care comes from core NHS grants.
1/31/3 of our care is funded by gifts in Wills.
Our Night Response Team plays a vital role
Between 10pm and 8am, seven days a week, our Night Response Team provide urgent support, they also provide night sits. This is when a member of the team arrives in the evening and stays through the night, ensuring a patient is comfortable and monitoring their needs closely. For families and carers, it offers the chance to rest, knowing their loved one is safe and in expert hands.
Christophe’s notes offer a glimpse into what a night shift can look like and what it means for families when someone is there whenever they need us most.
“Ruchira is a very unusual lady, she is gentle and kind, she never pushes, she’s utterly charming, you feel a warmth that’s very relaxing. I’m easier with people, but John felt completely comfortable with her immediately... She does a really wonderful job.”
– Patricia
Other ways to support us.
Leave a gift in your Will
Gifts in Wills fund over 1/3 of our care. Help hospice care live on with a gift in your Will to Princess Alice Hospice.
Giving in Memory/Tribute Funds
Many people choose to support Princess Alice Hospice in memory of someone they love. For them, it’s a positive way to pay tribute to a loved one while helping many others receive compassionate care at the end of their lives.
Play the Local Hospice Lottery
Join the lottery that gives you a chance to win great cash prizes every week, PLUS an easy way to support Princess Alice Hospice!
Volunteer
Whether you can offer a few hours, a regular half day or would be interested in supporting a short-term project, there are many ways for you to give your time, skills, and energy. Discover the difference your time can make to people for whom time matters most.
