Compassionate Communities

Community-based support to help beyond a patient's palliative, end-of-life care and bereavement needs

Compassionate Communities

Who is this service intended for? Anyone who has been diagnosed with a potentially life-limiting illness and/or is bereaved

Where is this service provided? In the community and with local partners across Bucks and Herts. Please look at each section of the Compassionate Communities service to find out locations

When is this service available? Anytime - please look at each section of the Compassionate Communities service to find out timings

About our Compassionate Communities​

Rennie Grove Peace’s Compassionate Communities offers community-based support to help beyond a patient’s palliative, end-of-life care and bereavement needs. The support is from diagnosis, working with local partners and volunteers to reach more people earlier.​

The focus is on tackling the loneliness and isolation often experienced by people who are facing a life-limiting illness or are affected by bereavement and loss. ​

The support is provided through the following services:

 

Compassionate Neighbours

Trained volunteers are matched 1-2-1 to provide emotional and social support to people who have recently been diagnosed with life-limiting illness and/or are bereaved, helping them stay connected within their community.

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Compassionate Cafés

An informal space for anyone bereaved or suffering loss to join others who understand, enjoy a drink and a chat and connect with their local community.

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CompassionART Cafés

Drop-in sessions that provide a safe space for people to come together and express themselves through art.

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Support Hubs 

An informal space where people who have been affected by the diagnosis of a progressive life-limiting illness can drop in to meet others for a drink and a friendly chat with a trained volunteer or staff member, who can offer information, guidance and signposting to available services.

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In what ways can Compassionate Communities help?

The focus is on tackling the loneliness and isolation often experienced by people affected loss or facing a life-limiting illness. ​ Provide spaces for people to reconnect to their local community and find social and emotional support . ​ All services are volunteer-led and tailored to local community or individual needs.
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