Childlife

12 May 2022

Jack’s story

Jack was a regular visitor to Acorns Children’s Hospice for 16 years, until he sadly passed away in November 2020. His parents, Sharon and Dale, remember how those visits enabled their family to carry on through the toughest of times. Jack arrived just over five weeks early and he...
16 December 2021

Born too soon

Sam and Mike are Mum and Dad to Alexus, Natalie and Rachel. They are supported by Childlife member charity, Acorns Children’s Hospice. Mike tells us their story: “Our twin girls, Alexus and Natalie, were born at 23 weeks. When born that early a baby’s lungs are not fully developed...
18 November 2021

Short breaks provide safety net

Acorns Children’s Hospice isn’t only about end of life care. It’s about enabling children and families to live life to the full, with the emotional, clinical and medical care they need – often over many years. This can include tailored nursing care during short breaks in the hospice and...
16 June 2021

A happy environment

Haniya and her family are supported by Acorns Children’s Hospice, though Mum Shabana was initially hesitant, feeling it might not be right for her, but now it’s a favourite place to go and Haniya always has a smile on her face. “I thought it wasn’t somewhere for Haniya, she...

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