Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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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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Linda’s Story
Linda's making the most of this time of her life, from flying a Spitfire to hosting a big party now instead of a funeral later. Learn her secrets to soaring through this time of life.
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Charlotte: student nurse
“I have learned so much from the nurses in the team. Just seeing how they interact with patients and families has given me such good insight as well as opportunities to learn and shape my practice. "
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Maria’s story
Maria, from St Albans, shares her experience of accessing family support services and complementary therapy at Grove House...
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Ahnie and Fran’s story
“The Rennie Grove children’s specialists see the whole child, and they remind Ahnie’s other healthcare professionals to work together instead of treating each symptom separately.”
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Maggie’s story
Maggie has enjoyed a variety of volunteering roles at Grove House and in the community, around St Albans, over the past decade...
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Judith’s story
“The words of kindness and support that I experienced at the scar therapy clinic were a balance to the rigours of chemotherapy and its side effects."
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Michael and Linda’s story
Michael became a 'Friend of Rennie Grove' after his wife, Linda, was supported by Rennie Grove before she died.
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Betsy’s story
"I always come away feeling very grateful for the opportunity and thankful that I accepted the specialist children’s nurses from Rennie Grove into our lives. They have made this journey so much easier and more positive".
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