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’.
lya was born with a heart defect which has meant she has undergone three major heart surgeries at Leeds Children's Hospital. We first helped her parents when Alya was born, and have been there for them ever since.
Since being born in January 2020, Aria and her family have spent just 61 days outside of the hospital walls. Aria was born with a liver condition and recently needed a liver transplant, with the donor being her mum. Eckersley House has been there for Aria's parents, keeping the family together throughout their time in Leeds
Emma and David have been staying at Scott House for the last 11 weeks since their son, Isaac, was suddenly diagnosed with a rare heart condition.
Harry's parents along with his brother were supported at Acorn House when he needed brain surgery at Addenbrooke's. Read how our 'Home from Home' made a difference to them.
Millie and Adam were supported at two of our London Houses when their daughter, Georgia, needed treatment for two conditions
Leanne and Paul spent six weeks at Stevenson House while their son, Adam, fought for his life in hospital. Read how our 'Home from Home' helped.
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.
Ada has undergone 16 operations and is only nine months old. During her time in hospital, we have kept her parents by her side
Ruby Firth required surgery to correct her misshapen spine. We supported her family during her rehabilitation as she learnt to walk again.
Kit was rushed to Cambridge when he suddenly stopped breathing at four days old. We supported his parents for four weeks while he remained in NICU.
Peter was born 11 weeks early and we supported his parents in Crawford House. Here they share their experience
Riley needed two brain surgeries at LGI hospital and we supported his family at Eckersley House.
In the last decade the Leveton family have raised £236,600 to thank us for giving them a place to stay at Treetop House