Stevenson House was so important to my breastfeeding journey
Mum Alice shares how our Stevenson House 'Home from Home' helped her breastfeed both her twin boys when one fell seriously ill.
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’.
Magnolia House was a sanctuary at the toughest of times
When baby Riley was rushed to Sheffield Children's Hospital in November 2024, our Magnolia House 'Home from Home' helped keep his family together
Our baby boy needed open heart surgery over Christmas
Billy spent his first Christmas recovering from the first of two open heart surgeries. Eckersley House kept his parents by his side
At Chestnut House, we finally started to feel like parents
Jude was rushed to Cambridge when his breathing didn't improve after he was born
Someone, somewhere, gave us the Gift of Togetherness
Miyah spent Christmas in hospital last year after undergoing major heart surgery. We supported her mum at Guilford Street House
We could be a family in those precious first weeks
Helen and Brian were supported for 11 days at our Sheffield 'Homes from Home' when their daughter, Edie, was born
Christmas was spent in hospital but at least we were together
Theo was born on Christmas Eve and incredibly ill over the following days. The holiday was spent in Sheffield Children's Hospital, but Theo was never separated from his parents
It makes a difference to know that someone’s thought about you
Last year, George spent Christmas day in Sheffield Children's Hospital. Your generous donations meant his parents could spend it with him
Small home comforts make a world of difference
Michael and Holly Wilding have been supported at Acorn House over two Christmases as both their children were born with hydrocephalus and needed surgery
When your child is on critical care you need to be there
Dad Warren shares his experience of staying at Magnolia House while his son was on the critical care unit at Sheffield Children's Hospital
We could be at Ava’s side for as long as we wanted
At just a few months old, Ava underwent major surgery at Freeman Hospital to fix a hole in her heart. During this time her family were supported at Scott House
It was one less thing to worry about
Esme's family were supported at Rainbow House for over 11 months while she waited for a lifesaving donor heart
At Eckersley House, you’re not alone
Flo's family have been supported at Eckersley House on different occasions over the past few years. Read the difference we've made to them