A young boy in a wheelchair next to a blue Ferrari.

A Grand Prix weekend to remember

Young people visiting our Birmingham hospice were given an unforgettable F1 residential weekend, bringing the excitement of the Australian Grand Prix to life.
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Nurturing Nature: How Acorns supports siblings through a new garden space

One of Acorns newest and most exciting projects is the Birmingham sibling garden – a space that has flourished in more ways than one.
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A Acorns nurse sat smiling holding a mug in her hands.

Nurse Katie’s memories of Thea

Nurse Katie shares her memories of meeting Thea and her family and how the hospice team gave them the gifts of vital care and support.
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Major pool project to make a vital splash

A major project to completely transform a vital hydrotherapy pool into a magical multi-sensory facility has begun.

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Catherine Smith, Jamie Wyton and Nickie Ford smile for a photo

Acorns secures £45,000 boost to employee training

Acorns has secured a £45,000 boost towards employee training thanks to a region-wide apprenticeship fund.

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Acorns Nurse Teresa Davies at the Black Country hospice looking up at new ceiling screen

How state-of-the-art ‘ceiling technology’ makes a difference at Acorns

State-of-the-art ‘ceiling technology’ at a Walsall children’s hospice is making a difference thanks to a generous local company.

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A nurse at Acorns, named Jabhran, sitting outside in the hospice gardens.

What working in a children’s hospice is really like

The magic of the movies has come to Acorns in the Black Country with the opening of a sparkling new cinema room.

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