Princess Alice Hospice

04/03/2026

In January we welcomed the brilliant The Baked Bean Charity Choir to Princess Alice Hospice to join us for our study day on 'Learning from the Experiences of People with Learning Disabilities and Neurodivergence - Choices and Care at End of Life'.

They included us all, by singing and signing, in a joyful performance which captured the essence of the day!

A huge thank you to our amazing speakers; Dr. Andrea Bruun (Research Fellow, Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education), Carol Blues (RNLD Community Nurse), and to Lisa Rothery, Jacob's parent, from whom we learned so much.

It was an inclusive, collaborative day and we want to do it all again next year!

For Excellence. For Compassion. For People. For Living.🕊️

03/03/2026

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03/03/2026

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03/03/2026

👟 Many of our marathon participants run in memory of a loved one, like our London Marathon runner Emma.

"I am running the London Marathon 2026 for Princess Alice Hospice because I want to remember my mum, who was a keen marathon runner, and give back to Princess Alice, who provided essential care through her illness.

The London Marathon has particularly special memories for us, from my mum bringing me to take part in the Mini London Marathon as a kid, to watching Paula Radcliffe set a new world record at in 2003, to cheering my mum on to her personal best in 2012. My goal for the marathon is to get as close as possible to the time she ran in 2012; 3:33:35.

I miss her so much, but running in her footsteps will be so special and I know she’ll be with me every step of the way."

Thank you so much Emma, for choosing to support Princess Alice Hospice. ❤️

If you are interested in running the London Marathon in 2027 then let us know 👉🏼 www.pah.org.uk/events/tcs-london-marathon-2027

If you've already been allocated a 2026 ballot place and are still looking for a charity to run for we'd love to hear from you 👉🏼 pah.org.uk/londonmarathonownplace/

For Excellence. For Compassion. For People. For Living. 🕊️

03/03/2026

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02/03/2026

💬👂🤗 Do you know someone in your community, workplace or neighbourhood who might be feeling a little lonely or disconnected? Sometimes, it can be difficult knowing what to say or do, but with the right support most of us can help people connect with others in their community. And we’re here to help!

We're hosting free 'Talk Listen Connect' (TLC) workshops right here in your area. These friendly, relaxed sessions will give you the confidence and skills to have conversations that can make a difference. Come along and help us strengthen the care that is already happening in our community:

☕ Tolworth: Monday 9th March, 2pm – 4pm at Tolworth Recreation Centre.

☕ Kingston: Friday 20th March, 2pm – 3:30pm at Queen Mary Hall.

It’s free to attend, but please let us know you’re coming by signing up here: TalkListenConnect@pah.org.uk/?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/TalkListenConnect@pah.org.uk/?ismsaljsauthenabled
Spaces are limited!

For Excellence. For Compassion. For People. For Living. 🕊️

28/02/2026

Last year, Princess Alice Hospice cared for over 4,000 people.💛

‘Enabling someone else to receive the same support and care as Peter and I did was the inspiration behind why I chose to leave a gift in my Will to Princess Alice Hospice’ - Julie

Leave a gift in your Will 👉🏽www.pah.org.uk/contact-us-latest-news/our-latest-campaigns-3/giftinwill-2/

For Excellence. For Compassion. For People. For Living.🕊️

Care

27/02/2026

Eleanor’s husband, Michael, was diagnosed with liver cancer in September 2017, and was initially referred to Princess Alice Hospice as a day patient.

Eleanor said, ‘Unfortunately, by mid-December 2017 we could not continue looking after Michael at home and he had to be re-admitted to Princess Alice Hospice. I remember it was quite late in the evening when he got there but Michael seemed to relax as soon as he arrived. He knew the Hospice was a safe place and it helped that Michael had been there previously and he knew what he was going to.

My daughter and I were able to stay with him in his room and sleep there for the next four days until he passed away.

The care Michael received during that time was so wonderful. The nurses did not see Michael as a patient. They really cared about him as a person.

After Michael died, one of the nurses placed a lovely posy of flowers by his head. It was so beautiful.

The care we received from the Hospice did not end once Michael died. I attended 6 counselling sessions at the Hospice and this encouraged me to become a grief companion. I trained as a Compassionate Neighbour which I have been doing for the last 3 years.’

Gifts in Wills fund 1/3 of the vital care we provide at Princess Alice Hospice. Help it live on with a gift in your Will 👉🏽 www.pah.org.uk/contact-us-latest-news/our-latest-campaigns-3/giftinwill-2/

For Excellence. For Compassion. For People. For Living.🕊️

Hospice UK

27/02/2026

27/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Paul and the ‘Sing Out’ adult choir! 💗

We recently had the absolute pleasure of meeting Paul, one of our highest Santa Fun Run fundraisers, to present him with a special hamper as a small token of our sincere thanks — but as Paul was quick to say, this was truly a team effort.

Together with the wonderful ‘Sing Out’ adult choir, Paul helped raise an incredible £2,530 in memory of Jacquie Kirke, a deeply meaningful tribute. Thanks to generous match funding from a local business, which matched the first six fundraisers to reach £1,000, their total was boosted to an amazing £3,530!

To Paul and every member of the ‘Sing Out’ choir — thank you for your passion, teamwork and dedication. Your collective support is making such a difference to the patients and families we care for. 💚

For Excellence. For Compassion. For People. For Living.🕊️

26/02/2026

Trevor’s wife, Kathleen, passed away in 2018 after an eight-year journey with cancer.

Following Kathleen’s death, Trevor moved into a residential development where he was asked if he would run a monthly general knowledge quiz for fellow residents in the Residents’ Lounge.

For the past 18 months, Trevor and his daughter have been organising these quizzes, generously donating all proceeds to Princess Alice Hospice.

In gratitude for the care Kathleen received at home, Trevor has also chosen to remember the Hospice in his Will.💛

Trevor says: ‘As the care Kathleen received from the Hospice at home was so excellent, I have decided to leave a gift to the Hospice in my Will.

This was very easy to do. I had to redo my will after Kathleen died and told the solicitor what I wanted. We were both so grateful for the support we received from the Hospice that this was a very easy decision for me to make.’

Find out more about how you can leave a gift in your Will 👉🏽 www.pah.org.uk/contact-us-latest-news/our-latest-campaigns-3/giftinwill-2/

For Excellence. For Compassion. For People. For Living.🕊️

Hospice UK

25/02/2026

With no children of their own, Raymond and Maureen had made mirror Wills earlier on in life, meaning that Raymond’s estate was left to Maureen when he died.💛

Having experienced the quality of care provided to them both, Maureen decided almost straightaway to update her Will; she has chosen to leave her estate to Princess Alice Hospice, as a legacy of thanks: ‘It was a long time ago, but I know it will be spent in the best way possible.’

To this day, Maureen remains grateful for the ‘wonderful’ care provided to her late husband and herself by Princess Alice Hospice and says, ‘I don’t know what I would’ve done without them.’

Find out more about how you can leave a gift in your Will 👉🏽 www.pah.org.uk/contact-us-latest-news/our-latest-campaigns-3/giftinwill-2/

For Excellence. For Compassion. For People. For Living.🕊️

Hospice UK