What is Hospice Care?
Modern hospice care is all about life – enhancing the quality of someone’s life while they are living with a progressive life-limiting illness.
Many people think hospice care is only for people who are at the very end of their life, but hospices are here to support each person right from the moment they are diagnosed. Hospice care is delivered by trained specialists who help people to live well and receive support in the place that best suits their needs. Patients are supported not only with their medical needs but also their emotional, practical and spiritual needs.
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we know that being diagnosed with a life-limiting illness can turn your world upside down.
That’s why we encourage everybody in our community to get in touch as soon as they, or someone they know, is diagnosed with a progressive life-limiting illness.
Our expert team works with each patient to understand what is important to them, what their needs are and how we can help them, and those around them, both now and in the future.
"If you, or somebody you know, is diagnosed with a progressive life-limiting illness, you can contact our Coordination Centre straight away. We will work with you to identify what is most important to you and what support you might need, then suggest the services that will best suit you."
Hospice care is delivered free of charge to patients and their families. At Rennie Grove Peace this is only possible thanks to the generosity of our local community.
As a charity we receive only 14% of our funding from statutory sources. The other 86% is raised by our fantastic local supporters.
From bake sales to marathons, monthly gifts to major donations and corporate partnerships to community collection boxes, every penny raised helps us deliver vital hospice care in our community.
Hospice care is available to anyone with a progressive life-limiting illness. Examples of life-limiting illnesses are: cancer, heart disease, respiratory conditions and other serious illnesses. This is not an exhaustive list.
Hospice care is a special kind of care designed to support people with progressive life-limiting illnesses, helping them live as comfortably as possible, surrounded by the people and things they love.
Unlike care in a hospital, which often focuses on curing illness, hospice care is about managing symptoms and improving quality of life. It’s about comfort, dignity, compassion, and making every moment count.
Hospice care is delivered in the place that is right for each person and their circumstances.
During the earlier stages of an illness much of our care and support is delivered in the community or at one of our outpatient buildings [link to Grove House and Peace Hospice pages].
Our Inpatient Unit delivers specialist care in a comfortable setting. This includes short stays for
symptom management as well as end of life care.
We also provide Hospice at Home care which brings our expert care into a patient’s home, if that is the best place for them. Hospice at Home care allows people to remain in familiar surroundings, receiving professional support while surrounded by the people and things that matter most to them. Our support can also take place in a care home, or in a relative’s home – wherever the patient feels most comfortable.
"Each person’s care is completely tailored to them. People are asked where they would like to be cared for, and if that is at home, our services can support them there. This allows patients to be surrounded by the people and things they love, in an environment where they feel most comfortable."
What makes Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care special?
At Rennie Grove Peace, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality hospice care that is tailored to each individual. Whether we’re providing care at home or in our Inpatient Unit, our team works closely with each patient and their family to ensure that every need—medical, emotional, or spiritual—is met.
Our care is free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the local community. This allows us to focus on what truly matters: providing comfort, dignity, and peace to those who need it most.
We're here to help
If you, or someone you know, is living with a progressive life-limiting illness, Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is here for you. get in touch today to find out how we could support you.
Phone our coordination centre 01923 60 60 30
Email our coordination centre coordinationcentre@renniegrovepeace.org
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