Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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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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Julie’s story
Having been diagnosed with bowel cancer in September 2020, Julie, 64, was told in January she had just three months ...
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Andy’s Story
Andy Cox was a fit and active husband and father-of-two in his forties when he was diagnosed with the degenerative ...
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Helen & Ged’s Story
Gerald ‘Ged’ Shepherd had always been a very active man. But after struggling with shoulder pain and suddenly losing weight ...
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Sheila’s story
Volunteer Sheila Cathrow, from Chalfont St Giles, has been generously giving up her time for Rennie Grove for eight years, and part of the Supporting Hands project since September 2018...
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Sue and Rob’s Story
Rob was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer affecting white blood cells, in June 2017 and was referred to Rennie Grove Hospice at Home services.
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Anne and Erika’s Story
"Rennie Grove nurses enabled Mum to remain independent at home, in her own comfortable surroundings and in the cottage that she loved so much."
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Paul and Beverley’s Story
Paul was diagnosed with a large, aggressive brain tumour in December 2015. Despite the increasing complexity of his condition, he ...
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Andrew’s Story
“Most of us would rather be at home knowing there’s someone to call when we need them – Rennie Grove ...
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