Financial help
Travelling to hospital every day, staying away from home so you can be close to your admitted child, having breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hospital every day, paying to repair hearing aids, buy new glasses or orthodontics which are important for health, or having to personally front costs not covered by the public health system. Having a sick child is not only has an emotional toll on families, changing their whole family dynamic, but it also involves a financial burden which can be very difficult to manage.
The Social Work team assesses each family's financial situation, and, thanks to generous donations, is able to offer support to those in the most difficult circumstances.
At-home patient care
Having a child with a severe chronic illness is complicated and draining. The Hospital wants to be there for families, providing them with professional help at home to evaluate their situation and help make their everyday life feel normal again.
It also offers respite to parents, so that they can leave their children under expert supervision, and have some time to themselves.
The Association Area
When a child is first diagnosed with a disease, it can be very helpful for families to turn to patient associations. They offer information, advice and support so you feel like your child is not alone.
The SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital offers facilities where families can connect with relevant patient and family associations.
"Social workers, doctors and nurses are like angels that God has placed on our path"
"We have received help to buy a standing frame for our house, which has enabled Iliana to stand up"
Online health promotion and help for families
This website provides advice to families and professionals who work with sick children. This helps to create a healthier society in the future, as many adult diseases can be prevented in childhood.
A 360º vision of mental health. Information, training and resources created by professionals and patient associations with the support of SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital.
This website is aimed at families of patients with inborn errors of metabolism. It offers trustworthy medical resources and information, in plain language, to provide support to these families in their day-to-day lives.
This website provides information and resources to parents and carers of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This disease requires patients to make several important decisions throughout the day to properly control and manage their condition. With this tool, parents can be better informed when make these decisions.