Accommodation and refreshments for parents with babies in NICU

For parents of poorly babies who are in NICU, charity-funded accommodation means that they can be close to their baby and get some rest. The charity also supplies 24/7 refreshments for the parents’ kitchen to save them money and crucially, time away from the ward when they want to be near their baby. We provide food that be prepared quickly.

"Being on the other side and realising how much of a difference these funds make, it is massive. The difference it can make to families who are thrown in to situations that they haven’t prepared for or don’t want. Honestly, to have somewhere to sit and have a cup of tea and 5 minutes with your husband, or whoever has come to visit you. The fact you can do that in the hospital seems like a small thing but to have some time with my loved ones, away from the clinical areas was huge. It was just little things that made it feel like a bit of home." - Katie S, Sheffield Mum and SHC Supporter

"My grandson was delivered very, very ill with a life-threatening illness back in April. It was a very worrying time as you can imagine. One thing we found very helpful was the kitchen area in the Neonatal Unit that had 24/7 refreshments available. It was lovely to be able to sit, catch your thoughts and spend time as a family. It’s something so simple but I did see it was charity-funded and that’s why I’m fundraising for Sheffield Hospitals Charity now. As a grateful family, believe it or not a cup of coffee and a biscuit went a long bloomin’ way." - Nicky Park

Published: Thursday 27th of March 2025