Having a child who is in need of hospital treatment can be a disturbing experience for the entire family, and parents and extended family members often need support in order to stay united and strong at such times of upheaval.
CASE STUDY 1
One in 10 sick children in need of specialist treatment is separated from their friends, families and homes to stay in hospitals over 35 miles away. For young people and their families, this is often a traumatic experience. The Ronald McDonald House Charities seek to ease the transition by providing free accommodation for families close to the hospital. This gives families the chance to have some much-needed rest and provides them with peace of mind and comfort in knowing that their children are close by. Cutting down on travel time also means that parents are able to spend more time with their children, helping families stay together at what can be an emotionally challenging time. The organisation currently provides more than 350 bedrooms across the UK every night of the year.
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