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Hospital can be a lonely and scary place for anyone, but especially a child.
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The Sick Children’s Trust is the charity that provides warm, welcoming ‘Homes from Home’ where families with a sick child in hospital can stay close to their side. By providing families with somewhere to stay together just minutes from their child they have one less thing to worry about. It costs The Sick Children’s Trust £40 to support a family for one night. £40 gives a family so much more than

just a roof over their heads when their child is in hospital. £40 gives them someone to talk to, and a calm place to rest with their family.

21/08/2026

"After being given a place to stay with The Sick Children's Trust at Eckersley House we were overwhelmed with the generosity we were receiving and couldn’t be more grateful for having a place to stay. Our little boy was going through so much and we just needed to be close to him.

"Libby was also able to stay there after she had been discharged, which was amazing. There’s no way we could have afforded a hotel for the length of time he was in hospital, and the commute wasn’t an option either. When your child is that critical it feels like a million miles away, but Eckersley House took all those concerns away."

Owen and Libby, Zack’s parents

20/08/2026

We had a wonderful visit from Alfie Johnson and his family who came to see our Magnolia House team with a brilliant donation of £440.

We supported Alfie's family at our 'Home from Home' when he was born in February and needed urgent care. Throughout his time in hospital we kept his parents Robyn and Andrew and two sisters close to his side. Since leaving hospital Alfie has been doing really well, needing only routine check ups.

The family raised the funds with help of local business where they also supported the hospital intensive care units.

It was so lovely to see you all again and to see Alfie doing so well. Thank you so much for your amazing support.

19/08/2026

"When we were told about Crawford House it was like a weight had been lifted off our shoulders, knowing my husband would be staying nearby. We were gobsmacked by the facilities at Crawford House. There was a beautiful family lounge where we could have bring our son and stay together as a family.

"We are so grateful for the support The Sick Children’s Trust gave to us while Naila was in hospital. They think of everything for you, which means you don’t have to worry about little day-to-day things and can concentrate on your child’s recovery."

Saima Amin, Naila Ahmed’s mum

18/08/2026

When a baby is born prematurely or becomes seriously ill, families are often transferred far away from home for specialist treatment.

Our ‘Home from Home’ at Bradford Royal Infirmary will help ensure families can stay close to their baby at this traumatic time.

But we need your support to make it happen.

Support our Keep Families Together Appeal here https://bit.ly/sctbradfordappeal

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17/08/2026

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the charity sector?

We're currently hiring for a Community and Events Manager and an Events Officer in our fundraising team to lead on our community and special events programmes and build strong relationships with our dedicated supporters.

If you're interested in either of these roles we'd love to hear from you. For more information and to apply head over to our website https://www.sickchildrenstrust.org/about-us/careers/

15/08/2026

"The nurses told us we had a room in Eckersley house. We had no idea what or where Eckersley House was but was amazed to discover that it is a ‘Home from Home’ ran by The Sick Children’s Trust which is located literally adjacent to Leeds Children's Hospital, where our precious daughter was lying fighting for her life. Upon arrival at Eckersley House it was soon clear that the facilities were amazing and there was an immediate ‘Home from Home’ feel which was perfect.

"I think that both Karen and I actually managed to get some sleep that night for the first time in three days. We remained at Eckersley House for ten nights whilst Brooke recovered. It’s location and facilities made the traumatic situation bearable and to date I have no idea where we would’ve stayed or what we would’ve done without it.

"We honestly considered sleeping in the car as an option as there was no way we would be leaving our daughter alone and hotels were ruled out just in case we needed to be with her at very short notice. It was invaluable and we didn’t go home until we all finally left together."

David and Karen Henderson, Brooke’s parents

14/08/2026

Luke Wilson is taking on the Great North Run in September to raise funds to support Crawford House, where we supported his family when his twins Edward and Edie were born.

Edward needed emergency care at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle - an hour away from the family's home in Darlington - after his oxygen levels dropped dramatically, and he’d suffered a collapsed lung.

While Luke and his partner, Lucy, focused on their seriously ill newborn, they also faced another heartbreaking challenge – caring for Edward’s twin sister and supporting their two-year-old son, Jude, who suddenly found his whole world turned upside down. We supported the family at Crawford House so they could all stay together, just minutes from Edward's side. Luke said:

"It completely changed everything for us. It made an awful situation that little bit easier because we could all stay together. Crawford House became our base. One of us could stay with Edward while the other could spend time with Jude and Edie, giving Jude a little bit of normality during a really confusing time. The 'Home from Home' was only a few minutes from the hospital, so we were always close if Edward needed us. We genuinely don’t know how we’d have got through that without Crawford House."

Read the full story https://www.sickchildrenstrust.org/news/crawford-house-completely-changed-everything-for-us/

13/08/2026

Ian Groves organised a fantastic golf day with 28 players coming together to raise a brilliant £838 to support our 'Homes from Home'!

A massive thank you to Ian for arranging such a great event and to everyone who attended and contributed to this amazing fundraising total.

Those funds will support families for 21 nights, keeping them close to their seriously ill children when they need them the most. Thank you for your support.

12/08/2026

"Beatrix's time in hospital was a whirlwind, but thankfully the support of The Sick Children’s Trust and their Scott House ‘Home from Home’ considerably eased the burden.

"It was the staff at the hospital who told us how we had a place to stay at Scott House, with this wonderful charity giving us a room just a five-minute walk away from Bea’s ward, free of charge.

"Scott House became a sanctuary for us, a place away from the beeping machines on the ward where we can regroup. Also, the ability to speak to other parents who were in a similar situation to us was invaluable, allowing us to comfort each other. It’s was reassuring that The Sick Children’s Trust are there for us."

Terry Archbold, Beatrix’s dad

11/08/2026

If you’ve stayed in one our ‘Homes from Home’, you know what it feels like to be terrified and exhausted but still determined to be there for your child. Another parent, just like you, is facing that nightmare today.

You can help them, just as someone once helped you.

By becoming a Friend of The Sick Children’s Trust and donating £10 a month, you’ll give someone else a warm bed, a hot meal, and the strength to be there for their child.

Visit our website to find out more https://bit.ly/sctregulargivers

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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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https://www.sickchildrenstrust.org/

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