Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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Stephen’s story
“It’s just crazy that hospice care is funded by bike rides!”
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Elizabeth’s story
“We had little Irish dancers entertaining everyone, and a singer named Kim Kelly Jo. I was so pleased with the amount of money we raised, but I didn't stop there!”
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Liene’s Story
“They don’t just see me as a body and manage the physical symptoms. They care about my mental and spiritual wellbeing too.”
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Compassionate Café story: What to expect
We spoke to a Compassionate Café attendee about her first experience and how it gave her the opportunity to open up in a judgement free environment.
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Caroline’s Story
“Every time Mum was given a prognosis by doctors she fought so hard that she doubled their estimates! But by 2023 she was starting to deteriorate and that’s when the Rennie Grove Peace nurses stepped in."
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Karuna’s Story
Karuna has been an Inpatient Unit Nurse at Rennie Grove Peace for 2 years. She explains why her role is not only important to patients and those around them, but also to her.
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Jason and Dave’s Story
Jason's Compassionate Neighbour, Dave, visits him every week and have developed a lovely friendship. Read their story and learn how you can access our service.
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Josh’s Story
“As Josh’s family, we felt so out of control. We couldn’t help him get better and we couldn’t change his diagnosis, but the one thing we could do is make sure he had his wish to be at home. Rennie Grove helped us to do this, and for this we will always be grateful.”
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David’s Story
“I’ll always treasure that day. The Hospice at Home nurse went way above the call of duty to make our special day possible and I’ll always be so grateful that she found a way to make it happen. "
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Libby and Jean’s Story
Our Hospice at Home team ensured Jean and her family were provided with the care they needed. Her daughter Libby tells the story.
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Angela’s Story
Angela has been accessing Rennie Grove Peace services since a cancer diagnosis in the summer of 2022. She tells her story.
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Mandy and Nigel’s Story
Mandy has been a Compassionate Neighbour to Nigel since 2023. They tell their story in hope of encouraging others to sign up.
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