The support Scott and Crawford Houses gave us was invaluable, you can’t put it into words what it meant
Archie needed surgery at just a day old in Newcastle, Scott and Crawford House made sure his parents were always by his side
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Scott House was our ‘Home from Home’ for eight months, and we will never forget that
Max's family stayed with us four years ago when he was waiting eight months for a heart transplant. Since then they have inspired a huge change in the laws around organ donation in England. Read how they have been getting on since leaving Scott House
I had so much anxiety about leaving Neive and this was how Scott House helped me
When Neive was three months old she was diagnosed with ALCAPA syndrome and needed open heart surgery. Her parents, Laura and Scot, were supported at Scott House.
It’s such a weight off our minds knowing that we’d have somewhere to sleep and rest
Finlay has spent over 300 days on the urgent transplant list while waiting for a donor heart. Scott House has kept his parents by his side throughout his transplant journey
Scott House has given us the freedom to be there at 4am and be together
Emma and David have been staying at Scott House for the last 11 weeks since their son, Isaac, was suddenly diagnosed with a rare heart condition.
CHUF donates over £10,000 to help keep families together
The Children's Heart Unit Fund have donated £10,740 to fund two family bedrooms at Scott House for a year. Read more about the difference this will make.
Mum’s epic running challenge in support of The Sick Children’s Trust
Charlotte McKenzie is running 62 miles throughout January to cover the cost of her stay at Scott House during her daughter's emergency heart surgery.
Soul sensation records Christmas hit to raise money for our ‘Homes from Home’ and mental health awareness
Singer-songwriter Beth Macari has recorded a soulful rendition of the Christmas classic, ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’, in aid of The Sick Children’s Trust and the mental health support service, Discova.
Nine year old Kori gets ready for Christmas after second heart transplant
Kori spent last Christmas in Freeman Hospital fighting for his life, this year he is looking forward to spending it at home with his family
I was in pieces when I was told that Kori probably wouldn’t survive but Linsey was there with hugs.
Kori has undergone two heart transplants at Freeman Hospital in his short life, throughout his treatment we have been there supporting his family so that they can be right by his side
Grandparents’ cycling passion raises thousands for ‘Homes from Home’
Dave and Sue Mercer have turned their cycling passion into fundraising for our 'Homes from Home' to thank us for supporting their family when their granddaughter was in hospital
We were on the other side of the hospital, rather than the other side of the country
Over the last three years we have supported Louise and Sam while their daughter has undergone treatment for her heart in Freeman Hospital, which now is a day's journey from their home.
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
‘Toon Council’ runners keep great north run spirit alive by hosting own socially distanced event for The Sick Children’s Trust
'Toon Council' runners including Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake, GB swimmer Darren wigg and entrepreneur Lizzy Hodcroft are all taking part in My GNR this weekend
Newcastle family take on virtual Great North Run in support of The Sick Children’s Trust
Kate Blakely along with her husband Matt, daughter Matilda, and son Harry, will all be running at least one of the 13.1 mile distance with help from close friends and family making up the rest of the mileage.