Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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Joy’s story
“The hospice emotionally held us all and gave us a deeply felt sense of security and made Mum’s passing peaceful for all of us.”
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John’s Story
"Rennie Grove Peace isn’t just about waiting for the end; it’s about helping me live as well as possible with my illness. The focus is on improving my quality of life, managing my symptoms, and supporting both me and my family through the ups and downs."
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Gaynor’s Story
After Gaynor was diagnosed with cancer in early 2025, she was admitted to our Inpatient Unit where she received compassionate care and support. Surrounded by her friends and family, Gaynor was able to spend her final weeks creating treasured memories.
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Michael’s Story
Michael had lived alone for years with his beloved cat, Coco. Concerned about what would happen to Coco after he died, he shared his worries with his daughter. That’s when Rachel, our healthcare assistant, stepped in to help.
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Jenny’s Story
Our Hospice at Home nurse, Jenny, explains how our Supporting Hands volunteers makes such a huge difference to her life as a nurse.
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Joyce’s Story
Since becoming a Supporting Hands volunteer in 2022, Joyce has supported countless local people by providing companionship and support to people living with a life-limiting illness and those around them.
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Heather’s Story
“I used to think hospice care was about old people sitting around in chairs and being sad, but that’s not how it is at all. There are people of all ages who access the different services and it’s an up and cheerful place.”
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Sadia’s Story
As Sadia’s mum reached the end of her life, it was important for the family to have a private space – where children could visit, family was welcome any time and they felt able to play an audio version of their holy book to provide emotional and spiritual comfort to the whole family.
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Sam’s Story
At the age of just 24, Sam was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Our Hospice at Home nurses provided the care he needed, helping to manage his pain and providing psychological support. His mum, Julie, tells his story.
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Bradley’s Story
After being told he had just days to live, Bradley and Laura made the decision to get married in our IPU, surrounded by loved ones. Laura tells the story.
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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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