Save the Children’s Hospice Grant

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Safe spaces to share feelings

At Acorns, we always aim to give the best care possible. This care isn’t just physical – it’s also about supporting the emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of everyone we support.

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Acorns Mere Green Shop Manager Nicky Hales and Volunteer Sheryl Bolden

Acorns shop crowned winner in search for the UK’s favourite charity stores

Dedicated staff and volunteers at the Acorns Children’s Hospice shop in Mere Green are ‘absolutely elated’ after it was named as favourite charity shop across the whole of the West Midlands.

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Mum Liz delivers petition to 10 Downing Street for Save the Grant campaign

A mum from Worcester has delivered a petition to 10 Downing Street today on behalf of the children’s hospice who cared for her daughter.

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Kasim signing the word chicken in Makaton.

Making Makaton a second language at Acorns

At Acorns, we embed Makaton across all three of our hospices to ensure every child is seen and heard – no child should be left behind.

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Baby Patrick in the care of Acorns with an Acorns nurse behind him

Our Statement on St Giles and Hospice Funding

The future of the funding – known as the Children’s Hospice Grant – is uncertain, meaning Acorns may be forced to cut vital services.

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Acting Stars and Celebrity Chefs Back Hospice Campaign

The future of the funding – known as the Children’s Hospice Grant – is uncertain, meaning Acorns may be forced to cut vital services.

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