Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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Jim’s story
"I would never have thought to approach a hospice for support with my diagnosis"
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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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Charlotte’s Story
“I was genuinely blown away by the level of care given to patients and their families during the hardest days imaginable.”
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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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John’s Story
"Rennie Grove Peace isn’t just about waiting for the end; it’s about helping me live as well as possible with my illness. The focus is on improving my quality of life, managing my symptoms, and supporting both me and my family through the ups and downs."
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Gaynor’s Story
After Gaynor was diagnosed with cancer in early 2025, she was admitted to our Inpatient Unit where she received compassionate care and support. Surrounded by her friends and family, Gaynor was able to spend her final weeks creating treasured memories.
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Michael’s Story
Michael had lived alone for years with his beloved cat, Coco. Concerned about what would happen to Coco after he died, he shared his worries with his daughter. That’s when Rachel, our healthcare assistant, stepped in to help.
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Heather’s Story
“I used to think hospice care was about old people sitting around in chairs and being sad, but that’s not how it is at all. There are people of all ages who access the different services and it’s an up and cheerful place.”
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Sadia’s Story
As Sadia’s mum reached the end of her life, it was important for the family to have a private space – where children could visit, family was welcome any time and they felt able to play an audio version of their holy book to provide emotional and spiritual comfort to the whole family.
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