Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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Nigel’s story
When Nigel’s health deteriorated and his GP suggested that he be admitted to hospital, both Nigel and his wife Donna ...
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Zak’s story
When Zak lost his mum Emma to pancreatic cancer, in August 2019 at the age of just 41 – and ...
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The Hsu Family Story
Francis Hsu was diagnosed with cancer in his early 50s. What began as a tumour on his kidney spread to ...
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Ivor and Chris’s Story
Ivor was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in April 2020, just after the UK had gone into lockdown due ...
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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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Roy and Carmen’s Story
Roy and Carmen finally tied the knot the day before Roy died peacefully at home, having been diagnosed with tonsillar cancer.
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Shirley’s Story
“The companionship I’ve received through Supporting Hands is very important to me. I can’t praise the project enough.”
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Richard and Angie’s Story
When Angie's elderly neighbour Richard was diagnosed with a terminal lung condition last year, she supported her friend to stay in his home of 73 years, with help from the Rennie Grove nurses...
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Ros’s story
Ros has been a part of the Peace Hospice Care team for almost nine years and in that time has taken on a variety of roles, now within the Wellbeing team.
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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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Penny’s story
The Hospice is a big part of my life. I’ve always enjoyed getting creative and I love all of the writing I’m doing now in groups.
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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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