Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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Pauline’s story
When Diarmuid's wife Pauline was admitted to the Peace Hospice, staff were able to arrange some truly magical moments for her.
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Jenny’s story
After Jenny's cancer diagnosis, her family were left to care for at home. With no medical experience or guidance, a friend recommended they contact Rennie Grove Peace for help.
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Sara’s story
Sara has been a longstanding volunteer with Rennie Grove Peace, joining as part of our Compassionate Neigbours scheme and more recently, volunteering with our Supporting Hands service...
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Colin’s Story
"Colin wanted to be at home and die at home – that was very important to him."
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Carla’s story
"At an incredibly difficult time in my life, the bereavement counselling service really was a lifesaver for me."
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Brian’s story
"The service that Rennie Grove Peace provides is unspeakably important. There is nothing that can prepare you for the finality of someone passing, but to be guided gently through the process by experienced hands helped prevent the experience from ever deteriorating into all-out hell."
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Allan’s story
Allan shares the benefits he gets from attending the Living Well sessions at Grove House.
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eCommerce at Rennie Grove Peace
Our eCommerce Manager, Sarah Gaywood shares how online selling works at Rennie Grove Peace and the importance of volunteers in the process.
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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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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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Maureen’s story
Maureen has been volunteering with patients and families in their own homes for a number of years. She currently volunteers with Supporting Hands...
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Living Well patient story
A patient who attends Living Well sessions at Grove House explains how the sessions have helped them and why they would recommend them to anybody with a life-limiting illness...
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