Chestnut House kept us just a lift-ride away
Born 12 weeks early, baby Madeleine needed specialist treatment in Cambridge. We supported parents Kelly and Jonathan at our Chestnut House ‘Home from Home’ so they could stay by her side.
Family stories
We believe every family with a seriously ill child in hospital should be able to stay together. Here you can read inspiring, first-hand accounts from families who have stayed in one of our ‘Homes from Home’.
We’ve been on a rollercoaster, but Eckersley House was there every step of the way
When twins Riley and Noah were diagnosed with rare moyamoya disease years apart, Eckersley House gave the Watkins family vital comfort and support.
My newborn daughter was diagnosed with an incredibly rare heart defect
Baby Ophelia needed open heart surgery at just three weeks to correct a rare heart defect. Eckersley House made sure her parents, Olivia and Sebastian, were always with her.
At Crawford House we saw our daughter coming back from all she had been through
Sophie was suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumour and admitted to Newcastles RVI for surgery. During this time and throughout her recovery Crawford House became a 'Home from Home' to her parents
Speaking to a parent going through a similar situation really helped
Sophie and Daniel suddenly found themselves at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge when their local hospital said there was nothing more that they could do. Find out how our support at Acorn House made a difference to them
If we couldn’t stay at Rainbow House I don’t know what we would’ve have done
After Florence suffered a cardiac arrest due to a heart condition Acorn and Rainbow Houses made sure her parents were always be her side.
Everyone was so friendly, despite all of us being worried for our little ones
At three months old Declan was rushed to Newcastle when he was struggling to breathe. He then underwent major surgery to save his life. Read how we kept his family together.
Both our girls had heart failure. Both received the gift of life.
Sisters Lucie and Isobel share something unique. Both have been listed on the urgent transplant list, and both were given the gift of life.
It was as close to home as it could be
Sophie has been supported by both Scott and Crawford Houses when her son waited for a heart transplant and kidney transplant
Acorn House really helped us maintain our strong sisterly bond despite Rosie being in such bad health
When Rosie was diagnosed with cancer at age 15 Acorn House made sure her sister Lauren was always by her side
Having a place to stay meant I could look after my daughter
After losing Scarlette’s twin, Kodie would do anything to save her daughter’s life. Read how we supported Kodie at Magnolia House during this time
At Eckersley House you’re with people who understand
Isabelle’s life was in danger when she underwent heart surgery at just three months old. Read how we supported her parents during this time
A child suddenly becoming ill can happen to any parent at any time
Amanda and Dan were supported at Crawford House when their ten week old son, Joshua, was rushed to Newcastle for lifesaving treatment