Thanks to Scott House we could always be with our son when he had open heart surgery
Hunter was diagnosed with four congenial heart defects. Scott House kept his parents by his side when he underwent open heart surgery at six months old.
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’.
Chestnut House came to our rescue at a traumatic time
When baby Jacob was diagnosed with leukaemia just hours after arriving, our Chestnut House 'Home from Home' in Cambridge provided vital support to parents Laura and Tracey. Laura shares their story.
‘We would never have coped without the support of The Sick Children’s Trust’
Danny Joy, the driving force behind ISG’s recent £30,000 kitchen re-fit at our Stevenson House 'Home from Home', shares about how The Sick Children's Trust was there for his family when they needed it the most.
My family is one of the thousands that’s been helped
Crawford Assistant House Manager, Emily, was supported at Crawford House five years ago when her son, Daniel, was born at just 25 weeks
Comfort and normality. That’s what Magnolia House was
Lottie needed surgery just hours after being born. Here, her parents explain how having a 'Home from Home' helped them.
The dilemma was taken out of our hands
Harvey needed lifesaving cooling treatment as he was starved of oxygen when he was born at The Rosie Hospital. We supported his parents at Chestnut House
We’ll never forget the support we received
Olivia was born with a heart condition which meant she spent her first Christmas separated from her mum. Our support ensured her dad was there when she woke up on Christmas Day.
We can’t wait to celebrate a worry free Christmas with the twins
Mum Ruby shares her experience of staying in Chestnut House where her twins were born at just 23 weeks
I’ve been with Ella-Rose every step of the way
After months in hospital following being born weighting just 500 grams, Ella-Rose and her mum are looking forward to spending Christmas at home
When your child suddenly becomes ill, everything is thrown out the window
A few days before Christmas, Esmae was rushed to Sheffield Children's Hospital after becoming critically ill. Her parents were able to spend Christmas Day with her because of our 'Homes from Home'
It’s possible for a child in hospital not to wake up alone on Christmas morning
Alison and William stayed at Crawford House after their daughter was born at 26 weeks. Now they're raising awareness to give other families a 'Home from Home' at Christmas
Our hospital experience would’ve felt so different without Eckersley House
Imogen's family have been supported by Eckersley House twice. Here, her mum shares their experience
Nothing was ever too much trouble at Chestnut House
Leo's older brother and parents stayed at Chestnut House when he needed lifesaving treatment at The Rosie Hospital. Read their story here