Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
Filter by...
-
Shruthi’s Story
"Being able to make a small difference to the experience of patients and their families at what may be a very difficult time is really rewarding."
Read more
-
Jan’s Story
“I’ve done about 8 weeks so far and I’ve found it very beneficial. We do different things each week – sometimes chair-based exercise, or standing exercise, some weeks we use equipment such as balls and other times we try specific types of exercise, such as tai chi."
Read more
-
Patient story: Counselling and Reflexology
“I’m so glad I was referred to Rennie Grove Peace to access these treatments at Grove House. It was so helpful for me at a very difficult time and I now want to make sure that other people know about, and access, these services when they need them.”
Read more
-
Barbara and Bill’s Story
“From that point on, things looked up. Nobody could save my Bill from what was coming – but we felt safe now. Knowing the nurses were there 24/7 was like having someone’s arms around you all the time."
Read more
-
Liz’s Story
Liz has volunteered as a Compassionate Neighbour since 2022. She shares her experience...
Read more
-
Sandra’s Story
“Having 1:1 time with a nurse who could just focus on my needs, was amazing. I came out of the Living Well programme feeling more confident and positive about the future”
Read more
-
Sue’s Story
"As well as the care and support for Mum’s clinical needs, my sister and I needed the reassurance that comes from having a team at the end of the phone to call any time for advice and support."
Read more
-
Dave and Jason’s Story
Dave has been fundraising for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care for over 20 years, since his mother-in-law received care from a hospice and became a Compassionate Neighbour last year.
Read more
-
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.
Read more
-
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.
Read more
-
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...
Read more
-
Colin’s Story
"Colin wanted to be at home and die at home – that was very important to him."
Read more
