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
Crawford House has supported my family on two occasions, 25 years apart. We’ll never forget their support.
Andrea was one of the first families to stay at Crawford House. 25 years later her son, Carl, would also be supported by our 'Home from Home'.
The support Scott and Crawford Houses gave us was invaluable, you can’t put it into words what it meant
Archie needed surgery at just a day old in Newcastle, Scott and Crawford House made sure his parents were always by his side
Our stay at Crawford House – August 1996
Chris and Paul were on a family holiday in Northumberland when their daughter became seriously ill. They were one of the first families to stay at Crawford House
Holly delighted to be home after spending six months in hospital
Holly Ralph was shocked to be diagnosed with cancer and has spent months away from home – now she can visit in between chemotherapy appointments
Noah is now 12 weeks old and has fought many challenges, but he has shown his character
Noah was born 15 weeks early and has been in Newcastle's RVI ever since. Read his family's experience
Being a new mum, Crawford House meant I could focus on my baby
A mum from Cumbria is joining #TeamSCT to take on the Great North Run to thank us for the support we gave her in 2014
12 year old pageant finalist uses platform to help families with seriously ill children in Newcastle hospitals
Charlotte has been busy raising awareness and funds for Crawford House as a finalist in the Royal Sapphire Pageant
You can’t put a price on what it gives you
Susan is the proud Nanna to Sophie, a little girl who was suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent emergency major surgery. Since Sophie's parents received support at Crawford House Susan has been fundraising for our 'Home from Home'
It can be a very lonely time being away from home, but Crawford House helps to ease that
Evie is recovering from a bone marrow transplant in Newcastle, where she has been since July. During this time we have been able to support her parents at Crawford House
At Crawford House we saw our daughter coming back from all she had been through
Sophie was suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumour and admitted to Newcastles RVI for surgery. During this time and throughout her recovery Crawford House became a 'Home from Home' to her parents