Samuel’s Charity
Recovery and support for seriously ill children in At Home project
Samuel’s Charity supports seriously and terminally ill children and their families with practical, emotional and financial assistance, both in hospital and at home.
We donated £1,000 towards sensory and educational equipment for their At Home project. The project reduces hospital stays and supports families to manage complex care needs more effectively.
““I am very grateful for the support the Axis Foundation donated. It means we can continue to support children going through the worst time of their lives with meaningful and hope-filled support.
“It is often overlooked how much ‘normality’ means to a sick child. Being able to play, to do schoolwork. What it really does is tell the child that there is a tomorrow, that there is hope that this awful time will end. Thank you”– Martin Leib, Trustee
More about the At Home project
The At Home Project supports seriously and terminally ill children to leave hospital safely and continue recovery at home, while ensuring families receive coordinated practical, emotional and financial support. Working in partnership with hospital wards, the service enables a safe transfer home and ongoing care in the community.
Around 15% of children who are medically fit for discharge remain in hospital due to lack of support. The project supports 250–300 children annually and frees up approximately 900 bed days per hospital, enabling 50–100 additional children to access care sooner and reducing costs by around £1.3 million.
Children recover better at home with improved wellbeing and reduced depression. Families also benefit from reduced stress, improved resilience and lower risk of relationship breakdown during prolonged hospital stays.
More about Samuel’s Charity
Based in Dunstable and supporting families across London and the South East, including through St George’s Hospital in Wandsworth, Samuel’s Charity delivers coordinated care that bridges the gap between hospital and home. Its work improves outcomes for children, supports families and reduces pressure on NHS services.
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