Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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Gloria’s story
“One of the biggest things has been fewer trips to hospital. The hospital visits really drained Mum, so it’s been such a relief to have her care at home now.”
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Christine’s story
“Art became incredibly important to Mum, and donating one of her paintings was her way of saying thank you.”
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Roly’s story
"The Living Well programme was very empowering for me"
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Joan’s story
“The Hospice at Home team didn’t just hold Mum’s hand, they held our hands, too.”
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Gerry’s story
“I could not believe it. Someone came in with Holly and sat down. I recognised Luther immediately, but didn’t want to say anything in case it wasn’t him.”
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Joy’s story
“The hospice emotionally held us all and gave us a deeply felt sense of security and made Mum’s passing peaceful for all of us.”
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Sam’s Story
At the age of just 24, Sam was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Our Hospice at Home nurses provided the care he needed, helping to manage his pain and providing psychological support. His mum, Julie, tells his story.
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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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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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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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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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