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.
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
Everyone was so friendly, despite all of us being worried for our little ones
At three months old Declan was rushed to Newcastle when he was struggling to breathe. He then underwent major surgery to save his life. Read how we kept his family together.
It was as close to home as it could be
Sophie has been supported by both Scott and Crawford Houses when her son waited for a heart transplant and kidney transplant
A child suddenly becoming ill can happen to any parent at any time
Amanda and Dan were supported at Crawford House when their ten week old son, Joshua, was rushed to Newcastle for lifesaving treatment
We were in shock that our son was nearly taken from us in a sudden turn of events
Seb suddenly became very ill and our lives were uprooted for three weeks, but with the support of The Sick Children’s Trust, the excellent care he received and our friends and family Seb is doing incredibly well.
We cried happy tears at Crawford House
Peter was born 11 weeks early and we supported his parents in Crawford House. Here they share their experience
Despite being in hospital, Crawford House meant our family could stay together
Jack spent New Year in hospital, but because of Crawford House he was surrounded by his family
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
We were there at every opportunity to support Jack
Jack spent the first three weeks of his life in hospital, during this time we supported his parents at Crawford House