Christmas in hospital shouldn't mean Christmas without family

Support patients and families through some of the toughest moments of their lives. Your donation to the Families Together Appeal can help families stay by critically ill loved ones this winter.

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Child in hospital bed with his mum by his side, in front of them is a staff member giving them updates.

Ade with her son Isaac*

You can help keep families together this Christmas

For many of us, Christmas means being surrounded by the people we love. But for families with a loved one in hospital, being together isn’t always easy.

The unexpected costs of travel to the hospital, accommodation and time away from work can make being there even harder at an already difficult time.

Your donations can help provide hardship funds for families facing unexpected costs, so they can be there for their loved ones when it matters most.

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“For some families, the fund makes a huge difference. They're already struggling and bills at home don't change just because they're in hospital for three weeks."

Ellen, Matron at Guy's and St Thomas'
"For some, the fund is the difference between being able to kiss their loved one in hospital goodnight and being apart in their darkest moments."

William, a Reverend at Guy’s and St Thomas’
“The sad fact is that children that are in hospital at Christmas are usually children who are the sickest. It's really important that we have a way in which families can be together.”

Ellen, Matron at Guy's and St Thomas'

Why family presence matters

Being close to loved ones during a difficult time can make a big difference. Families provide:

Comfort and reassurance during frightening and uncertain times.
Support during consultations and important medical decisions.
Encouragement throughout treatment and recovery.
Precious time together that can never be replaced.

No family should be away from their loved ones because they cannot afford the cost of staying close.

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How your support can make a difference

Your donation this Christmas could help families facing one of the hardest times of their lives. Your gift could fund:

Travel to and from hospital

Overnight accommodation near the hospital

Food for families while they are away from home

Support families today

Will you donate today to help a family stay close during the most difficult days of treatment?

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Could help a parent travel to be by their child’s hospital bedside

Could help a family stay nearby, so they can be close to their loved one during treatment

Could help families stay close when being together matters most

*Name, image and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy.

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