Childlife

A parent never imagines their child will be diagnosed with a life limiting or life threatening condition. But when the unimaginable happens, Acorns steps in, helping families cope at every stage of their child’s life and beyond, wherever and whenever they need it.

We have three hospices based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester. Our support is offered from our hospices and in the community, across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire. Our hospices are happy, colourful environments where children can experience a range of fun and therapeutic activities from arts and crafts sessions to hydrotherapy. Children visit Acorns for short breaks, end-of-life and emergency care.

At Acorns we understand what families are going through. We’re here for them through all life ups and downs, sharing fun and laughter in the good times, and standing alongside them in the tough times. Our dedicated teams provide not just highly specialist clinical care for children and young people, but a range of psychosocial services for the whole family, including bereavement support, advocacy, and a number of dedicated support groups for mums, das, grandparents brothers and sisters.

In the past year. Acorns has cared for more than 780 children and over 1,000 families, including those who have been bereaved. Acorns nurses have provided 1,200 Outreach visits to give care and support to families in their homes and local community. Over 200 siblings received support through Acorns focused groups, individual therapeutic based sessions and bespoke programmes.

The ongoing support and kindness of our Childlife supporters helped make this possible. On behalf of the children and families we support, thank you so much.

Chris is Individual Giving Acquisition Manager, Acorns Children’s Hospice

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