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’.
When Sue Cartwright worked for us she knew just how impactful given a family a place to stay was. Years later, her own nephew was given a 'Home from Home' when his son Jack needed treatment in Leeds Children's Hospital
Emma Blaik's daughter was rushed to Sheffield Children's Hospital after contracting the flu. She spent six days in hospital during which time we supported her at our Sheffield 'Homes from Home'.
Eliana was born with multiple heart defects and needed heart surgery at six months old. Throughout their time at Leeds Children‘s Hospital, Eckersley House has been their ‘Home from Home’
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
Jack spent the first three weeks of his life in hospital, during this time we supported his parents at Crawford House
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
Crawford Assistant House Manager, Emily, was supported at Crawford House five years ago when her son, Daniel, was born at just 25 weeks
Lottie needed surgery just hours after being born. Here, her parents explain how having a 'Home from Home' helped them.
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
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.
Mum Ruby shares her experience of staying in Chestnut House where her twins were born at just 23 weeks
After months in hospital following being born weighting just 500 grams, Ella-Rose and her mum are looking forward to spending Christmas at home