Stay Close
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Stay Close: Don't let distance be an extra burden

Every year, tens of thousands of patients from all over Belgium are admitted to Leuven care institutions. Stay Close connects caregivers with hospitable families near care institutions, so that proximity remains possible during times of intensive care.

How does it work?

1. Registration

Do you need accommodation or want to be a host family? Sign up.

2. Matching

We ensure supply and demand come together, with attention to everyone's needs.

3. Stay

You receive or offer a bed, bath, board and chat - close by when it really matters.

You're not alone: comprehensive support

At Stay Close, we take good care of our host families. You can count on personal guidance, a practical starter kit and an information bank full of tips and advice to help you with every step.

Discover our support offering

What people say

It was invaluable to have a place so close to our daughter. A resting place nearby.

- Kristien, caring mother

After experiencing the invaluable worth of a home near the hospital ourselves, we now gladly help others less fortunate by offering a temporary-home-near-the-hospital.

- Hella, experienced host family

Completely away from the hospital feeling, yet so close. We could retreat into our bubble, in a comfortable and homely atmosphere. A host family that does everything to make you feel at home.

- Romy and partner, caring parents from the Netherlands

Stay Close starts in the Leuven region

Vandaag is Stay Close actief in Leuven rondom UZ Leuven, UZ Pellenberg en WZC De Wingerd.

Binnenkort verwelkomen we graag ook andere zorginstellingen uit andere regio's.

UZ Leuven
WZC De Wingerd
More about our partners

Care institution in Leuven?

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Interested (outside Leuven)?

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