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RMH-SWO, London House

Our London House provides a welcoming and secure “home-away-from-home” for families living over 40km away who have seriously ill children in need of medical care at a London hospital.


  • the vlad family sitting in a play room
    The vlad Family
  • A family can stay in one of the 40 private rooms, located steps from Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, for as long as their child requires medical care.

    Families are asked to pay just $10.00 a night - no family is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.

  • The Kelly family doing with arts and crafts
    The kelly family
  • Location:

    741 Base Line Rd. East
    London, ON
    N6C 2R6


    Hours of Operation:

    Family Service Office Hours
    Staffed 24hrs a day, 7 days a week

    Check-In: Before 3pm, after 7pm
    Check-Out: Before 2pm (if possible)

RMh LONDON TIMELINE

  • 1985

    RMH London Opens,
    12 bedrooms

  • 1987

    First expansion
    17 bedrooms

  • 2011

    Second expansion
    35 Bedrooms

  • 2021

    Third expansion
    40 Bedrooms

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How to Stay

  • Who can stay at the London House Location?

    Families who live a minimum distance of 40km away from the RMH London address (based on shortest distance presented on Google Maps) with a child (under 19) receiving treatment in London for a serious illness or injury

     

  • How do I stay at the London House location?

    Complete a referral form in partnership with hospital staff for each visit. We are able to offer one bedroom per family.

    *Due to high demand, we may not be able to accommodate requests from families receiving non-life threatening procedures, day surgeries or follow up visits.

  • Infection Control Policy

    Anyone suffering from or who has recently been exposed to a communicable illness cannot be admitted (including family members with a cold or the flu). We stand by this policy to minimize the risk to children with weakened immune systems.

What to Expect

  • London House Amenities

    40 private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms

    • Capacity of 2-5 Individuals
    • Telephone with voicemail
    • Toiletries
    • Linens and clean towels

    Free parking

    • One vehicle per family

    Free laundry facilities

    Full kitchen and dining room

    Access to pantry and food services

    • Daily continental breakfast
    • Home cooked dinners
    • Freshly made baked goods

    Game Zone

    Multi-Purpose Room for play and arts and crafts

    Wellness room with massage chair

    Fynn and Friends Den

    • Indoor playhouse
    • Projector for movies and TV
    • Fitness and cardio space

    Courtyard

    • Patio seating
    • Gardens
    • Playground and backyard toys
    • 3-hole mini putt

    Additional Services

    • St. John’s Ambulance Pet Therapy