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.
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’.
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.
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
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
No matter what time of day or night we could be with our son in an instant
Jacob needed surgery soon after he was born in Leeds Children's hospital. We gave his parents a place to stay at Eckersley House
Having a ‘Home from Home’ gave me strength
George was born at just 23 weeks, weighing 700 grams. Read how we supported his parents at our Sheffield 'Homes from Home'