We’ve collected stories from across Rennie Grove and Peace Hospice Care patients.
While we'll be updating with new stories soon, we hope these examples reflect the quality care and support our patients have received across all our charities. Maintaining this quality and receiving regular feedback is key to our new organisation, Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care.
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Dave’s story
‘Hospice sounded so final, but once we’d been referred to Rennie Grove, we realised ‘hospice’ didn’t just mean end of life. What it meant for Dad was the chance to keep living his life the way he wanted to, for as along as possible...’
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Brenda’s story
Peace Hospice has changed our lives and the provision of continuous support and specialist knowledge at difficult and uncertain times is allowing Mum to fulfil her wishes to stay in her own home
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Taylor’s story
Taylor's mum tells us about the difference the children's Hospice at Home and play teams have made to Taylor's life.
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Julie’s story
Having been diagnosed with bowel cancer in September 2020, Julie, 64, was told in January she had just three months ...
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Linda’s Story
Linda's making the most of this time of her life, from flying a Spitfire to hosting a big party now instead of a funeral later. Learn her secrets to soaring through this time of life.
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Ahnie and Fran’s story
“The Rennie Grove children’s specialists see the whole child, and they remind Ahnie’s other healthcare professionals to work together instead of treating each symptom separately.”
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Alisha Bowell’s story
Alisha Bowell was 24 when was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. Months after she found out the good news that she was clear, her father Alvin was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
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Maria’s story
Maria, from St Albans, shares her experience of accessing family support services and complementary therapy at Grove House...
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Doug and Christine’s story
"All the nurses seem to have this natural ability to say and do exactly what’s necessary at the right time. They use this gift alongside other virtues to support families through the most painful part of life's journey: dedication, compassion and professionalism."
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Mandy’s story
“Rennie Grove has been a lifeline to Mum and our family and friends. Their specialist care, day and night, has guided us every step of the way and helped ensure she receives the best care. Above all, it’s meant she can stay home, where she wanted to be – and that’s just meant the world."
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Judith’s story
“The words of kindness and support that I experienced at the scar therapy clinic were a balance to the rigours of chemotherapy and its side effects."
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Margaret’s story
"she made a whole bunch of new friends during what could have been a really lonely, isolating few months...”
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Sharon’s story
Sharon was referred to Grove House's Living Well Programme during her treatment for breast cancer
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Betsy’s story
"I always come away feeling very grateful for the opportunity and thankful that I accepted the specialist children’s nurses from Rennie Grove into our lives. They have made this journey so much easier and more positive".
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Nicola’s Story
“Rennie Grove wants people to be properly ok. The charity gets people standing upright again – it doesn’t just push them in the right direction."
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Andrew’s Story
“Most of us would rather be at home knowing there’s someone to call when we need them – Rennie Grove ...
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Sienna’s story
“At just 18 months old, she had to explain how she was feeling, to describe the pain she felt,” says Mel, “and – like me – she’s had to learn to be resilient and tough during years of treatment and uncertainty.”
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Andy’s Story
Andy Cox was a fit and active husband and father-of-two in his forties when he was diagnosed with the degenerative ...
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Angela’s Story
Angela started to use Rennie Grove's day services at Grove House after being diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing a ...
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Chris’s story
In April 2019, Chris Haslam took on the London Marathon and raised £7,301.20 for us, in memory of his father.
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Ethne and Tad’s story
"The whole family have been so impressed by the Rennie Grove nurses and the care and support they provided to ...
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Where to next?
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Volunteer with our patients, families and those who care for them
Our volunteers help support patients, families, carers and those around them in key roles across Herts and Bucks.
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Donate
Help fund specialist care for families in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire when you donate to Rennie Grove Peace.
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Supporting Hands
the Supporting Hands service matches volunteers to patients and carers in need of companionship or practical support with everyday tasks
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