Private Health Insurance

Many people have private health insurance, whether a personal plan or one that an employer has taken out on their behalf. Whether you are staying on our Inpatient Unit, receiving support from our Community Team or Hospice at Home team, or attending our Wellbeing Centre, Princess Alice Hospice may be able to request a donation from your insurance company.

If you’ve received support from Princess Alice Hospice and have private health insurance, we can ask for a donation from your insurance provider. It won’t cost you anything and we can sort it all out for you.

If you have any questions please contact Claire Woodward in our Fundraising Team at [email protected] or take a look at our Private Health Insurance leaflet.

FAQs

Do I have to pay for Princess Alice Hospice care?

No. All our care is provided free of charge.

Why ask for private health insurance details?

Many people have insurance through work or personally. Some insurers make a donation to the Hospice when their customers receive our care—whether in our In-Patient Unit, at home, or in a care home.

If you have insurance, we can contact your provider (with your permission) to ask if they’ll contribute. This costs you nothing and helps us continue providing care.

Why do insurers donate?

When a patient receives our care, insurers avoid the cost of treatment in a private hospital or NHS private unit.

How much do they donate?

Often around £200 per night for In-Patient Unit care, depending on the policy.

Over the past 10 years, insurers have donated £73,000. Contributors include Aviva, Axa Health, Bupa, General & Medical, H3 Health Insurance, PHC, SAGA, The Exeter, Vitality and WPA.

How can I help?

We need your insurer’s name, your policy number and your consent. We then request the donation on your behalf.

What do I do next?

Complete the form online or fill in the paper form and give it to a member of staff. We’ll contact your insurer directly.

What do you say to the insurer?

We simply confirm that their customer is under our care and request a donation.

There is no obligation, but any support is truly appreciated. Every contribution helps us continue offering compassionate care.

Princess Alice Hospice is a community-founded charity committed to outstanding care for patients and families at home and in the Hospice. Our work costs £12.3 million a year, and around 80% of our income comes from supporters. We can’t prevent death, but we strive to make the end of life as good as it can be.

To consent to us contacting your insurance provider please complete our online form

Private Health Insurance online form

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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