My triplets were born 12 weeks premature, thanks to Eckersley House could always be with them
Lucy's triplets Adeline, Beatrix and Clementine were all born 12 weeks premature. Our 'Home from Home' made sure Lucy was always with them
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’.
I was anxious my premature baby would get ill again. Three months after leaving NICU my fears came true
Emmeline was born 13 weeks premature and needed treatment in Newcastle, 120 miles away from her home. We supported her mum Helen at Crawford House
My daughter was born 12 weeks premature, thanks to Crawford House we could always be by her side
Leigh's daughter, Evelyn, was born 12 weeks premature and need specialist treatment in Newcastle. Crawford House made sure Leigh was always by her side.
We have nothing but heartfelt thanks to everyone at Eckersley House
Mum Sarah shares how Eckersley House made a difference when her son was treated at Leeds Children's Hospital
Guilford Street House helped us to retain a little normality
Stacy and Clark from South Wales were supported at Guilford Street House when their daughter needed surgery at GOSH
Without Chestnut House I would have felt very alone
William was born premature weighing the same as a bag of sugar. Read his story here
The Sick Children’s Trust kept our family together at the worst time
Ewan’s parents didn’t miss a moment with their son before he passed away with help from Crawford House
We could stay by our son’s side, throughout it all, because of The Sick Children’s Trust
Henry arrived into the world 13 weeks early and as a result he needed significant support from The Royal London Hospital