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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Bradley’s Story
After being told he had just days to live, Bradley and Laura made the decision to get married in our IPU, surrounded by loved ones. Laura tells the story.
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Louise’s story
“Mum loved it there. She loved the staff and felt safe and relaxed. She had her own room that she was able to decorate how she wanted it. She had lots of pictures on the walls and brought her orchids from home."
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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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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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