Home from Home

 

When a baby is born unwell or premature, parents can be away from home for long periods of time and home can suddenly feel out of reach.

 

What starts as an emergency admission can quickly turn into weeks or months, and many families struggle to juggle daily life while supporting their baby through treatment and care.

 

Bradford Hospitals Charity is raising £3.4 million to refurbish family spaces on the Neonatal Unit and, alongside The Sick Children's Trust, build a new 'Home from Home' right next to the Neonatal Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Together, we will give families a welcoming space close to their baby throughout treatment.

 

But we can't do it alone. We need your help to keep families close when it matters most.

 

What will be available to families?  

Designed with families in mind, the refurbishment and 'Home from Home' new build will provide a comfortable, supportive environment where parents and loved ones can rest, recharge and spend valuable time together while remaining close to their baby.

• En-suite family bedrooms
• A private bereavement suite
• Communal kitchen and dining room
• Communal lounge
• Laundry facilities
• Changing room with shower facilities
• Tranquil garden area
• Outdoor play area
• Counselling and support rooms
• A multi-faith reflection space

How can you help?

From 1-8 December 2026 you can double your donation through our Big Give Christmas challenge, at no extra cost to you. Sign up to get an email when the campaign has launched on 1 December.

Donate to Home from Home Appeal today 

Take on a fundraising challenge 

Buy a virtual brick (£25+) 

Buy a brick, placed in the hospital (£500+)