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’.
When eight-month-old Luca Stephens was rushed from Southend Hospital to intensive care at The Royal London, our Stevenson House ‘Home from Home’ became a lifeline for his parents at one of the darkest moments of their lives.
As newborn Oscar White battled life-threatening complications in intensive care at Leeds General infirmary, The Sick Children’s Trust gave his parents and siblings a place to stay just minutes from his bedside.
Born at 23-weeks, baby Adam needed specialist care at The Royal London Hospital. We supported parents Anita and Paul at our Stevenson House ‘Home from Home’ so they could stay by his side.
After Florence suffered a cardiac arrest due to a heart condition Acorn and Rainbow Houses made sure her parents were always be her side.
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.
Sisters Lucie and Isobel share something unique. Both have been listed on the urgent transplant list, and both were given the gift of life.
Sophie has been supported by both Scott and Crawford Houses when her son waited for a heart transplant and kidney transplant
When Rosie was diagnosed with cancer at age 15 Acorn House made sure her sister Lauren was always by her side
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
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
Amanda and Dan were supported at Crawford House when their ten week old son, Joshua, was rushed to Newcastle for lifesaving treatment
Harry's parents along with his brother were supported at Acorn House when he needed brain surgery at Addenbrooke's. Read how our 'Home from Home' made a difference to them.
Millie and Adam were supported at two of our London Houses when their daughter, Georgia, needed treatment for two conditions