Stories
Read stories from patients, families, staff and volunteers about their experiences with Rennie Grove
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Living Well patient story
A patient who attends Living Well sessions at Grove House explains how the sessions have helped them and why they would recommend them to anybody with a life-limiting illness...
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Linda’s Story
Linda's making the most of this time of her life, from flying a Spitfire to hosting a big party now instead of a funeral later. Learn her secrets to soaring through this time of life.
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Maria’s story
Maria, from St Albans, shares her experience of accessing family support services and complementary therapy at Grove House...
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Judith’s story
“The words of kindness and support that I experienced at the scar therapy clinic were a balance to the rigours of chemotherapy and its side effects."
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Michael and Linda’s story
Michael became a 'Friend of Rennie Grove' after his wife, Linda, was supported by Rennie Grove before she died.
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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
“Coming to Grove House has really improved my confidence. Rennie Grove has given me good company, support, advice, reassurance and hope all in one place. With Rennie Grove you’re not on your own.”
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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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