About
The Nest
A six-bedroom house in North London where patients and their families stay free of charge during treatment.
Our home in London
The Alkionides Nest
Alkionides UK provides a warm, homely environment known as the Nest in North London for patients and their families who need to remain in the UK for essential medical treatment. Stays can range from a few days to several months, and during this time our volunteers and committee members offer ongoing moral support and practical assistance.
The Alkionides Nest is a six-bedroom house, each room with its own bathroom, conveniently located close to major London hospitals. The house is fully equipped to help guests feel comfortable and settled during what can be a challenging and uncertain period away from home. Over the years, the Nest has become an invaluable place of reassurance, dignity, and calm for those who stay with us.
If you would like to support the work of the Nest, please visit our Get Involved page to learn how you can help.
February 2024
Our New Home
In February 2024, Alkionides UK moved into a new permanent home in North London, marking an important milestone for our charity.
It was a memorable and uplifting day made possible by an incredible group of volunteers who travelled from Birmingham with vans, a minibus, and endless energy. Together, they helped us clean, pack, move, and settle into the new property, finishing the day with a shared barbecue and a strong sense of community.
Keep the Nest open
A monthly gift helps the next family settle in
Every room, meal and lift to hospital at the Nest is paid for by people like you. A regular donation of £10 or more lets us say yes when a family calls.