From Grandad’s point of view
Dave Mercer tells us how knowing his daughter and son-in-law had a place to stay at Scott House impacted the whole family when his granddaughter was in Freeman Hospital
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’.
Our long weekend getaway turned into an eight week stay in hospital
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.
I burst into tears of relief at Chestnut House as we had somewhere to stay close to our poorly baby
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.
When your child suddenly becomes ill, everything is thrown out the window
A few days before Christmas, Esmae was rushed to Sheffield Children's Hospital after becoming critically ill. Her parents were able to spend Christmas Day with her because of our 'Homes from Home'
It’s possible for a child in hospital not to wake up alone on Christmas morning
Alison and William stayed at Crawford House after their daughter was born at 26 weeks. Now they're raising awareness to give other families a 'Home from Home' at Christmas
Our hospital experience would’ve felt so different without Eckersley House
Imogen's family have been supported by Eckersley House twice. Here, her mum shares their experience
Nothing was ever too much trouble at Chestnut House
Leo's older brother and parents stayed at Chestnut House when he needed lifesaving treatment at The Rosie Hospital. Read their story here
Scott House and all that comes with it has been invaluable
Zariah was in end stage heart failure and needed a lifesaving heart transplant to survive
The staff at Crawford and Scott were always there to listen
Rogan spent six months in hospital when he was born and we supported his whole family at both of our Newcastle houses
I would return to Chestnut House in tears, only for the amazing staff there to comfort me
Willow was born at 27 weeks and needed specialist treatment at The Rosie Hospital where we supported her family at Chestnut House
All I want for Christmas is a big family Christmas!
Knowing I had somewhere to stay so close to Jacob gave me great peace of mind
Jacob had an unexpected allergic reaction following an operation which caused a respiratory arrest. His family were supported at Magnolia House while he received lifesaving treatment
Being able to remain together was the best medicine by far
Rainbow House has supported the Bowyer family on several occasions since their daughter Evie was born