The Sick Children's Trust
London, UK
The Sick Children’s Trust believes that every family who has a seriously ill child in hospital should be able to stay together, close to their child’s bedside. However, the continuing problem facing many families is that paediatric medical care for the most serious illnesses, including heart transplants, liver surgery, neurology and cancer treatments, continues to be highly specialised, with these hospitals often being miles away from where many families live and offering minimum or no family accommodation. We, therefore, operate ten ‘Homes from Home’ at eight leading children's hospitals across the country to support these families. Each of our Homes provides families with a private family bedroom where they can have a restful night of sleep after a long day on the wards, vital shared amenities such as kitchens where they can have a home-cooked meal and living areas where they can have quiet time together, as well as the practical and emotional support of our house staff.
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