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’.
Sarah and her husband Paul were spending the weekend away in London when she gave birth 12 weeks prematurely, 270 miles away from home. Stevenson House made sure they had somewhere stay close to their son Brandon.
During a 16 week scan Lily and Ashley found out their daughter, Ruby's, kidneys were dilated which made it unlikely she would survive. Chestnut House kept them together while she received specialist treatment.
Michael passed away in 2019 at just 15 years old and spent a lot of time in hospital. His mum, Laura, shares with us how Acorn House helped make his time in hospital a bit easier
At just hours old, Poppy was rushed to London for lifesaving surgery. Her parents spent the next fortnight at Stevenson House until she was strong enough to go home
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’
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
Emma shares her experience of staying at Guilford Street House when her daughter, Connie, was transferred to GOSH
Will and Vicky stayed with us at Stevenson House after Sophia was born at 24 weeks weighing just 1lb 10oz
Jacob needed surgery soon after he was born in Leeds Children's hospital. We gave his parents a place to stay at Eckersley House
George was born at just 23 weeks, weighing 700 grams. Read how we supported his parents at our Sheffield 'Homes from Home'
At nine years old, Connor underwent world-first pioneering soubak surgery in Sheffield. Read his mum's experience of staying at Magnolia House
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
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