Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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Sara’s story
“I have a very full life with kids and a busy job, so I was looking for a volunteer role that could be flexible and wasn't always on a particular day or time"
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Louise’s story
“Mum loved it there. She loved the staff and felt safe and relaxed. She had her own room that she was able to decorate how she wanted it. She had lots of pictures on the walls and brought her orchids from home."
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Toni’s story
“We love our jobs. We are palliative carers because we want to help patients who are near the end of their life experience compassion, dignity and the best care at such a difficult time. It’s also a privilege to support the families around each patient."
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Lisa’s Story
“It’s such a privilege to care for people in their last few days of life. I know that what I do helps people die with dignity and I get a lot of satisfaction from that."
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Lisa’s story
“But the reason I love what we do is, we don’t simply talk about symptoms and illness, we get to know each person and their full and interesting lives. We always find out what matters to them, so we can support them to get the most from every day."
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Holly’s Story
“I love the freedom this role gives me. I have my rota and I'm out and about all day meeting people and making a difference"
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Penny’s story
"My initial reaction was ‘why would I want to go to a hospice, that’s where people go to die’, but I had it all wrong, hospices are also there for people like me who have just been diagnosed."
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Lorraine’s story
“Going into a hospice can be quite scary because the word ‘hospice’ makes you think of a place where people go to spend their final days, I had no idea there were so many activities to get involved in before that happens!”
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Brian’s Story
After witnessing first hand the care that our nurses provided to his wife as she neared the end of her life, Brian wanted to give something back to Rennie Grove Peace. He explains how he volunteers despite his condition, what he gets out of volunteering and why he would encourage other people to give it a go!
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John’s Story
After being diagnosed with bladder cancer, John was referred to Rennie Grove Peace. As his condition worsened, our Hospice at Home team provided care and support for John and his family during his final weeks of life. His daughter Emma tells the story.
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Barrie’s Story
With 30 years of experience as an antique dealer, Barrie’s expertise is invaluable in helping us to value and sell jewellery, silverware, precious metals, watches etc on our eBay store, bringing in vital funds. He gave us an insight into his role.
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David’s Story
Ever wondered what to do with old foreign coins? Our volunteer, David, sorts coins that come in via our shops and collection tins and sells them on for vital cash, helping us maximise the value of each donation.
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