Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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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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Doug and Christine’s story
"All the nurses seem to have this natural ability to say and do exactly what’s necessary at the right time. They use this gift alongside other virtues to support families through the most painful part of life's journey: dedication, compassion and professionalism."
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Mandy’s story
“Rennie Grove has been a lifeline to Mum and our family and friends. Their specialist care, day and night, has guided us every step of the way and helped ensure she receives the best care. Above all, it’s meant she can stay home, where she wanted to be – and that’s just meant the world."
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Sharon’s story
Sharon was referred to Grove House's Living Well Programme during her treatment for breast cancer
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Margaret’s story
"she made a whole bunch of new friends during what could have been a really lonely, isolating few months...”
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