Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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Nigel and Mandy’s story
Read about Nigel and Mandy's Compassionate Neighbour’s story and how it has positively impacted both of their lives.
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Steve’s Story
Watch Steve's video to find out how attending our Compassionate Cafés helped him cope with the loss of his partner, Samantha.
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Carol’s Story
“What Mum really wanted was to be comfortable at home. She loved being in her own space. Seemingly little things like being able to see her garden meant so much to her.”
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Trina and Anne’s Story
“It was really reassuring to know we could call the Rennie Grove Peace nurses – day or night – and help would come.”
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Gizella and Raj’s Story
Gizella has been a Community Member with us at Rennie Grove Peace since 2022 and has found support from her Compassionate Neighbour, Raj, to be fulfilling in more ways than one.
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Jan’s Story
“I’ve done about 8 weeks so far and I’ve found it very beneficial. We do different things each week – sometimes chair-based exercise, or standing exercise, some weeks we use equipment such as balls and other times we try specific types of exercise, such as tai chi."
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Patient story: Counselling and Reflexology
“I’m so glad I was referred to Rennie Grove Peace to access these treatments at Grove House. It was so helpful for me at a very difficult time and I now want to make sure that other people know about, and access, these services when they need them.”
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Barbara and Bill’s Story
“From that point on, things looked up. Nobody could save my Bill from what was coming – but we felt safe now. Knowing the nurses were there 24/7 was like having someone’s arms around you all the time."
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Sandra’s Story
“Having 1:1 time with a nurse who could just focus on my needs, was amazing. I came out of the Living Well programme feeling more confident and positive about the future”
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Sue’s Story
"As well as the care and support for Mum’s clinical needs, my sister and I needed the reassurance that comes from having a team at the end of the phone to call any time for advice and support."
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Dave and Jason’s Story
Dave has been fundraising for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care for over 20 years, since his mother-in-law received care from a hospice and became a Compassionate Neighbour last year.
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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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