Rennie Grove Hospice Care was formed in 2011 when two hospice charities – Iain Rennie Hospice at Home and Grove House – joined forces. Peace Hospice Care and Rennie Grove Hospice Care then merged in 2023 to become Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care and meet the growing need for hospice services.

The charity’s vision is to support people of all ages who are affected by a progressive life-limiting illness and those who care for them, to live as well as possible by providing choice and ease of access to a wide range of services across West Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

In addition to clinical support, the charity offers emotional support, including listening and counselling for patients and loved ones, creative therapies and activities, companionship for patients and respite sits for carers.

Rennie Grove Peace provides all services free to patients and families.

The range of complementary therapies currently available include:

Massage: A gentle massage can help you relax and can relieve muscle tension. It may help to lift your mood, and, for some people, it can improve sleep patterns.

Reiki: an ancient Japanese therapy based on the principle of channelling natural energy flow throughout the body. Reiki can help to restore physical and emotional wellbeing and is soothing and relaxing.

Reflexology: a specialised form of foot or hand massage, where gentle pressure is applied to specific reflex points on the feet or hands. Reflexology can help promote physical and emotional wellbeing and can bring about a feeling of deep relaxation.

Acupuncture: a therapy based on an ancient Chinese practice, where very fine needles are inserted into the skin on specific parts of your body. Acupuncture can alleviate pain for some people and promotes emotional wellbeing.

Scar Therapy: a therapy using non-invasive massage techniques to promote optimal healing of scars. Scar therapy can help release tightness, ease restricted mobility, and reduce sensitivity and pain, as well as supporting emotional wellbeing.

Sound Therapy: a therapy which uses sound, music and specialist instruments played in therapeutic ways, combined with deep self-reflection techniques, to improve health and wellbeing.

Group Relaxation Course: a course which uses guided techniques to help relieve stress and promote rest and relaxation