Thanks to Scott House we could always be with our son when he had open heart surgery
Hunter was diagnosed with four congenial heart defects. Scott House kept his parents by his side when he underwent open heart surgery at six months old.
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’.
Chestnut House came to our rescue at a traumatic time
When baby Jacob was diagnosed with leukaemia just hours after arriving, our Chestnut House 'Home from Home' in Cambridge provided vital support to parents Laura and Tracey. Laura shares their story.
‘We would never have coped without the support of The Sick Children’s Trust’
Danny Joy, the driving force behind ISG’s recent £30,000 kitchen re-fit at our Stevenson House 'Home from Home', shares about how The Sick Children's Trust was there for his family when they needed it the most.
Those few minutes of feeling a little normality were needed
Samileigh, her husband Paul, and two children Laila and Benji, stayed with us back in 2017 while their third child, Davey, needed to have a lifesaving operation just after he was born.
Eckersley House is a space away where you can rest
Amy and Liam are currently staying in Eckersley House while their daughter recovers from major heart surgery
Magnolia and Treetop Houses meant we could be with our son whenever he needed us as he battled multiple conditions
Rueben faced multiple life-threatening health conditions at just 18 months old. Magnolia and Treetop Houses made sure his mum Steph was always by his side
The worry doesn’t ever go when your baby is ill in hospital
Rachel and Sal were given a place to stay at Chestnut House when their son, Aydin, was born not breathing and needed weeks of intensive care in Cambridge. Since staying with us, their friends and family have raised over £2,000 to thank us for giving them a 'Home from Home'.
It made this time in hospital just a little bit easier
Elijah has complex medical needs which means catching a cold can be really dangerous. Earlier this year he was admitted to GOSH with pneumonia and a collapsed lung. We supported his mum in Guilford Street House while he underwent treatment
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
I could do all the practical things to help while Jasmine was being looked after
Jimmy and Lana stayed at Chestnut House when their daughter Jasmine needed surgery at just a few days old. Read about the difference it made to them from Jimmy.
My son was in hospital 100 miles away from home, but Rainbow House made sure we were always by his side
Mason-Ray needed surgery for three heart defects and two stomach conditions 100 miles away from home, but Rainbow House made sure his parents were always with him.
It was reassuring to know we were only minutes away
Abbie and James were supported at Acorn House when their son, Jenson, became critically ill with a respiratory virus. He later was diagnosed with a rare heart condition.
Whenever my son or daughter has been in hospital, Eckersley House has always been there for me
Sara's six year old son, Adam has already undergone two open heart surgeries and her daughter Aimee is currently in hospital due to a chronic pain condition. Whenever her children have been in hospital Eckersley House has been there to support them