A space for carers to connect

As we mark Carers Week, Princess Alice Hospice is inviting carers to join our weekly coffee morning – an informal opportunity to connect with others who understand the realities of caring for a loved one.

The Family and Carers Coffee Morning takes place every Thursday from 10:30am to 11:30am in the coffee shop at the Hospice in Esher. It is open to anyone supporting someone with a life limiting illness. No referral is needed, and carers are welcome to drop in whenever they can.

At Princess Alice Hospice we recognise that life-limiting illness affects the whole family, whatever “family” looks like and provide support not only to our patients but to those close to them.

The importance of connection is reflected in Larry’s story, which we’re sharing during Carers Week. When Larry’s wife was living with a life-limiting illness, he became her carer and faced many of the challenges experienced by carers every day. Through Princess Alice Hospice, he found practical support, understanding and meaningful connections that helped him feel less alone.

Family and Carers Lead, Liz, attends the coffee morning each week and offers support, resources and signposting to local services for carers.

Liz says:

“The coffee morning is my favourite time of the week. It’s an informal chance to catch up with family members and carers over a hot drink and a piece of cake. Sometimes we help people find information or solve a problem, and other times we simply share a laugh or a cry. The best thing is seeing people connect with others who understand their experiences and helping them feel less isolated.”

This June, we’re also celebrating our Month of Connection, with a range of groups, events and activities designed to bring people together, please do check out our calendar of events.

If you’re caring for a loved one and would like support, advice or simply a friendly chat, we’d love to welcome you to our coffee morning.

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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