Lucy's family story
Two of Lucy Vickerman's sons were born extremely premature and both times Eckersley House kept her by their side.
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Hugo's family story
Ben and Claudia found themselves at The Rosie Hospital just hours after their son Hugo was born not breathing. Find out how Chestnut House supported them.
'Homes From Home'
When a child suddenly becomes ill, there’s no time to plan. We're here to give families one less thing to worry about by giving them a place to stay, free of charge just minutes from their child’s bedside.
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Suffolk couple back Together this Christmas appeal to give other families with a seriously ill child in hospital a ‘Home from Home’
Charlotte and Dominic spent three months in hospital last year after their daughter suddenly became critically ill and was also diagnosed with SCID. We gave them a 'Home from Home' at Acorn. Rainbow and Guilford Street Houses
Ely mum backs charity’s Christmas appeal to help keep families by their sick child’s hospital bedside
Giving Georgie a place at Acorn Hover Christmastime minutes from Carter's bedside meant the world to her for many reasons. Read more here.
Nine year old Kori gets ready for Christmas after second heart transplant
Kori spent last Christmas in Freeman Hospital fighting for his life, this year he is looking forward to spending it at home with his family
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