Comments and Complaints
Concerns and complaints about Patient Care and Experience
We are focused on providing the best care and support that we can. However, we are aware that sometimes we may not get it quite right. If that happens, we would like to know about it as soon as possible. This will help us to give you the service you deserve and help us to improve our services for others.
If you have an concern or complaint that you wish to bring to our attention, you can do so in the following ways:
- Speak to a member of staff currently caring for you / your loved one. They will be able to deal with the complaint or advise you on how to contact the right person who can deal with it.
- Contact Angeline Brooks, our Head of Quality and Assurance via any of the following means:
- Telephone: 01372 461 866
- Email: [email protected]
- In Writing: Princess Alice Hospice, West End Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8NA
When receiving a complaint, we will be in touch to ascertain how you would like us to be in contact during the investigation process and confirm how you would like a response provided. We will take up to 28 days to review your complaint and provide a response. If for any reason we cannot meet our original timeline, we will let you know and keep you up to date on the progress so far.
We are only able to review complaints relating to care that has occurred in the last 12 months. Complaints older than 12 months can still be made, however, we cannot guarantee that a full investigation will be possible.
If you wish to make a comment to an independent body you may contact our registration authority, the Care Quality Commission (contact details can be found on their website).
Feedback about Princess Alice Hospice shops, furniture collection or fundraising activities
Whether you have suggestions, compliments, or complaints, we want to hear from you. Please share your thoughts and experiences with us so we can continue to enhance our services and make a positive impact.
How to provide feedback or make a complaint:
- Email Us: Send your feedback to our Customer Experience Team at [email protected].
- Call Us: Speak directly with our Customer Experience Team by calling 01372 461808
- Take our survey
Please choose the appropriate survey below:
- Retail Supporters Survey: Share your thoughts on your shopping experience, including donating goods, and furniture collection.
- Fundraising Supporters Survey: Provide feedback on our fundraising events, donation process, and overall experience.
Your input is invaluable, and we are committed to addressing your concerns and implementing your suggestions.
How We Manage Complaints:
We take all complaints seriously and are committed to addressing them promptly and effectively. When you submit a complaint, our dedicated Customer Experience Team will review it thoroughly and take appropriate action to resolve the issue. We aim to acknowledge your complaint within 2 working days and strive to ensure that every concern is handled with care and that you receive a satisfactory resolution.
We comply with the Fundraising Regulator guidelines to ensure our practices meet the highest standards. Complaints | Fundraising Regulator
Please note, if you have a query, comment or complaint about our furniture collection service, please contact our Customer Experience Team as per above. We will liaise with BoxMove, the company who fulfil collections on our behalf, until the matter is fully resolved.
Thank you for your continued support!
Concerns and complaints about the use and security of your personal data
The Hospice takes its obligations under the UK GDPR and the Data Use and Access Act 2025 very seriously and we welcome the opportunity to make things right.
When we refer to ‘personal data’ we mean information that contains your name or anything that can identify you or another living individual.
Please use this form to report a comment or concern about your personal data rights. We aim to respond within 2 weeks, although more complex queries may take longer to resolve.