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.
Being able to make Michael’s favourite meals like Shepherd’s Pie and Lasagne made it special
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
We couldn’t be together by her bedside, but at least one of us could always be there without the other being far away
During lockdown, Stacey gave birth to her daughter Esme who was diagnosed with a rare heart condition who needed treatment at Freeman Hospital, which is where we supported her and husband Karl at Scott House
At Crawford House we saw our daughter coming back from all she had been through
Sophie was suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumour and admitted to Newcastles RVI for surgery. During this time and throughout her recovery Crawford House became a 'Home from Home' to her parents
Speaking to a parent going through a similar situation really helped
Sophie and Daniel suddenly found themselves at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge when their local hospital said there was nothing more that they could do. Find out how our support at Acorn House made a difference to them
If we couldn’t stay at Rainbow House I don’t know what we would’ve have done
After Florence suffered a cardiac arrest due to a heart condition Acorn and Rainbow Houses made sure her parents were always be her side.
Everyone was so friendly, despite all of us being worried for our little ones
At three months old Declan was rushed to Newcastle when he was struggling to breathe. He then underwent major surgery to save his life. Read how we kept his family together.
Both our girls had heart failure. Both received the gift of life.
Sisters Lucie and Isobel share something unique. Both have been listed on the urgent transplant list, and both were given the gift of life.
It was as close to home as it could be
Sophie has been supported by both Scott and Crawford Houses when her son waited for a heart transplant and kidney transplant
Acorn House really helped us maintain our strong sisterly bond despite Rosie being in such bad health
When Rosie was diagnosed with cancer at age 15 Acorn House made sure her sister Lauren was always by her side
Having a place to stay meant I could look after my daughter
After losing Scarlette’s twin, Kodie would do anything to save her daughter’s life. Read how we supported Kodie at Magnolia House during this time