Refer Donate Back to The Faces of Peace Hospice Care Maureen Bryant “One thing is for certain, you get so much more out than you put in” “Maureen retired in 2012 to look after her Mother who was ill. She’d already had a lot of contact with Peace Hospice Care because before she retired she had worked as a Hospice at Home nurse for Ian Rennie (later called Rennie Grove) and at the hospitals in Hemel Hempstead and Watford. Speaking about her experience, Maureen said: “After my Mother died I got in contact with the Hospice to volunteer as part of the Herts Neighbours team. I’ve supported patients in their own homes as well as taking them to clinics and hospital appointments. I’ve also seen what a great help it is for relatives – to give them a much needed break but knowing their loved ones are safe and cared for. I’ve got a lot out of being a Herts Neighbour – it’s given me the opportunity to give something back. One thing is for certain, you get so much more out than you put in, it’s very rewarding.” “ Play Video Other Faces of Peace Hospice Care 1 2 3 4 About us We aim to be the best provider of services for those with life-limiting illnesses in our community. News and publications You can keep up with the latest news and views right here. Twitter Linkedin Instagram YouTube Facebook Sitemap Cookies Terms & Conditions Privacy Website by Itineris Peace Hospice Care is a registered charity. Charity number: 1002878 and Company number: 2604892 Registered address Peace Hospice Care, Peace Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PH © 2021 Peace Hospice Care. All rights reserved.

Refer Donate Back to The Faces of Peace Hospice Care Emily Santos “It is very important to me that we empower patients.” Emily Santos is the Creative Arts Wellbeing Co-Ordinator at Peace Hospice Care and is based within the Wellbeing team. Emily said: “My passion for my job goes back to my own memories of meeting with an art therapist after my dad died in hospice care when I was 6 years old. Creative arts help to fight the stigma of the hospice environment and show that it’s not about death, but about improving the quality of life. It is very important to me that we empower patients to live the best possible life they can, while they can. I see the impact we make for patients in our groups who may be initially fearful about being involved with us, but leave with not only a different perspective, but with their lives transformed after being provided with the opportunity to express themselves and gain a sense of self. People aren’t just their diagnosis, and the creative approach is so important in that.” Other Faces of Peace Hospice Care 1 2 3 4 Twitter Linkedin Instagram YouTube Facebook Sitemap Cookies Terms & Conditions Privacy Website by Itineris Peace Hospice Care is a registered charity. Charity number: 1002878 and Company number: 2604892 Registered address Peace Hospice Care, Peace Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PH © 2021 Peace Hospice Care. All rights reserved.