Her condition could change so quickly that we just couldn’t leave her
Ada has undergone 16 operations and is only nine months old. During her time in hospital, we have kept her parents by her side
Family stories
We believe every family with a seriously ill child in hospital should be able to stay together
I cannot describe the relief and gratitude of being able to go to Eckersley House
Ruby Firth required surgery to correct her misshapen spine. We supported her family during her rehabilitation as she learnt to walk again.
If Kit became really ill during the night, we would always be there
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.
It made a terrible experience somewhat easier
Alfie started to have seizures shortly after he was born which meant he needed to be transferred to Cambridge. We supported his parents at Chestnut House
It helped so much just having someone there who understood
Harry was born with a rare heart condition, Shone's complex. Here, his dad explains how having a 'Home from Home' has helped their family
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
There was even room for Bobby’s sisters to stay
A car accident left Bobby in a life-threatening condition. Throughout his four month rehabilitation at Addenbrooke's Hospital, we gave his family a place to stay
My family is one of the thousands that’s been helped
Crawford Assistant House Manager, Emily, was supported at Crawford House five years ago when her son, Daniel, was born at just 25 weeks
Comfort and normality. That’s what Magnolia House was
Lottie needed surgery just hours after being born. Here, her parents explain how having a 'Home from Home' helped them.
The dilemma was taken out of our hands
Harvey needed lifesaving cooling treatment as he was starved of oxygen when he was born at The Rosie Hospital. We supported his parents at Chestnut House
We’ll never forget the support we received
Olivia was born with a heart condition which meant she spent her first Christmas separated from her mum. Our support ensured her dad was there when she woke up on Christmas Day.
We can’t wait to celebrate a worry free Christmas with the twins
Mum Ruby shares her experience of staying in Chestnut House where her twins were born at just 23 weeks
I’ve been with Ella-Rose every step of the way
After months in hospital following being born weighting just 500 grams, Ella-Rose and her mum are looking forward to spending Christmas at home