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:...

Elaine Quinn from Heaton has been bringing her son, Daniel, for specialist short breaks at St Oswald’s for five years. Daniel greatly benefits from his visits, but so too does Elaine - as St Oswald’s is committed to providing a service to carers as well. Elaine explains: ...

Ellen Law, aged eight from Wallsend has been coming to St Oswald’s Children’s Service for over one year. Before she started coming each month, her Mum and Dad, Alison and Clint, had never had a break from being her full time carers since Ellen was a baby.   Alison...