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
If it wasnt for The Sick Children’s Trust, we wouldn’t have managed to be by our little man
Albie was born at just 26 weeks and heeded treatment at The Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. We gave them a place to stay at Chestnut House
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