
Crawford House was more than a place to stay; it was a sanctuary
When teenager Keisha needed urgent treatment 200 miles from home, her family faced unimaginable challenges. Crawford House provided a lifeline, as mum Laura explains.
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 teenager Keisha needed urgent treatment 200 miles from home, her family faced unimaginable challenges. Crawford House provided a lifeline, as mum Laura explains.
Mum Alice shares how our Stevenson House 'Home from Home' helped her breastfeed both her twin boys when one fell seriously ill.
When baby Riley was rushed to Sheffield Children's Hospital in November 2024, our Magnolia House 'Home from Home' helped keep his family together
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
Earlier this year, Sophie donated part of her liver to her daughter Patricia. Here she shares her experience of stay at two of our 'Homes from Home'
Zachary and Dexter were born at 27 weeks and five days. Eckersley House became a 'Home from Home' to their parents, Emily and Max
At just hours old, Poppy was rushed to London for lifesaving surgery. Her parents spent the next fortnight at Stevenson House until she was strong enough to go home
Mum Lottie shares her experience of giving birth to premature twins and how a year later, when Oska was rushed to hospital, we gave her a ‘Home from Home’
Jasmine endured 11 operations in the first six months of her life at which time we supported her parents. Now, 20 years later, she shares her story
Emma shares her experience of staying at Guilford Street House when her daughter, Connie, was transferred to GOSH
Will and Vicky stayed with us at Stevenson House after Sophia was born at 24 weeks weighing just 1lb 10oz
Jacob needed surgery soon after he was born in Leeds Children's hospital. We gave his parents a place to stay at Eckersley House
George was born at just 23 weeks, weighing 700 grams. Read how we supported his parents at our Sheffield 'Homes from Home'