Courtney Logan, aged two and a half from North Shields, has been coming to St Oswald’s for short breaks every month since September 2005. Our Children’s Service provides specialist short breaks for children with complex health needs from across the region. Staff provide specialist...

Brothers, Harry (8) and William (13) Rodgerson, from Hedley on the Hill, near Stocksfield, have been coming to St Oswald’s for two years now. They both have an undiagnosed genetic disorder which causes low muscle tone and chest problems. Meryl Rodgerson, Harry and...

Alasdair Wadge, aged 15 from Framwellgate Moor, Durham has been visiting our Children’s Service for the last two years. He stays with us for three days each month, which he really enjoys and which also allows his Mum, Hilary, some valued ‘me’ time. Hilary explains:...