We’ve been on a rollercoaster, but Eckersley House was there every step of the way
When twins Riley and Noah were diagnosed with rare moyamoya disease years apart, Eckersley House gave the Watkins family vital comfort and support.
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’.
My newborn daughter was diagnosed with an incredibly rare heart defect
Baby Ophelia needed open heart surgery at just three weeks to correct a rare heart defect. Eckersley House made sure her parents, Olivia and Sebastian, were always with her.
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 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
It was a relief to know we were never far away
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'
The Sick Children’s Trust gave us the gift of time
Zachary and Dexter were born at 27 weeks and five days. Eckersley House became a 'Home from Home' to their parents, Emily and Max
We were with our daughter during the most crucial time of her life
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
Leo became Oska’s guardian angel and saved his life.
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’
Crawford House allowed some normality to be restored to my parents’ lives
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
My family were kept together thanks to The Sick Children’s Trust
Emma shares her experience of staying at Guilford Street House when her daughter, Connie, was transferred to GOSH
We could be close to Sophia every single day
Will and Vicky stayed with us at Stevenson House after Sophia was born at 24 weeks weighing just 1lb 10oz