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Alfie is a star whose memory shines in Celebrate Your Star
The big unveiling of Acorns new garden after years of planning
Acorns new Chair of Trustees
It’s official – Acorns in Birmingham is Outstanding!
Stunning victory in urgent petition to secure vital care
Qualification success for Nursing Associates
Acorns Children’s Hospice is celebrating the success of its Nursing Associates, with several team members completing their qualifications and making a significant impact on children’s hospice care.
Powerful message takes to the road across the West Midlands
A powerful message took to the road as Acorns Children’s Hospice revved up its fight to save vital Government funding for children’s hospice care.
A deeper funding crisis within the heart of hospice care
A powerful message took to the road as Acorns Children’s Hospice revved up its fight to save vital Government funding for children’s hospice care.
Acorns welcomes capital boost but continues calls for vital sustainable funding
Acorns ‘ready to play a key role’ in Government’s 10 year health plan
A powerful message took to the road as Acorns Children’s Hospice revved up its fight to save vital Government funding for children’s hospice care.
Made with children’s handprints – a message to the Prime Minister
Acorns among UK’s Top 100 Employers
Government extends funding for Children’s Hospices
Making memories that last forever for the families of children with short lives
Acorns response following MP vote in favour of assisted dying bill
Nurse Katie’s memories of Thea
Children’s Care Matters campaign takes step forward as mum Liz meets MPs
The fight to save a vital piece of funding for children’s hospices has taken a step forward as mum Liz Bishop travelled to Westminster to meet MPs.
MPs write joint letter urging the Government to save the Children’s Hospice Grant
A group of West Midlands MPs have written a joint letter to the Government on behalf of Acorns, calling on vital funding for children’s hospices to be secured.
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.
Acorns launches campaign to save £2 million funding
The future of the funding – known as the Children’s Hospice Grant – is uncertain, meaning Acorns may be forced to cut vital services.
Statement on the 2024 General Election Result
We are calling on the new government to protect and maintain the Children’s Hospice Grant
Hospice charities meet MPs to highlight ‘unsustainable’ funding model
Four major palliative care charities gave oral evidence today at a Health and Social Care Committee meeting on hospice funding, describing the current funding model as ‘unsustainable’.
Acorns CEO Trevor Johnson warns of funding challenges for the hospice sector
Acorns CEO, Trevor Johnson has warned of funding challenges in a series of interviews with the media. The interviews followed a report which revealed the sector is facing a collective £77 million deficit.
How Acorns is breaking new ground in education, learning and development
Kerrie Sprason, Head of Talent Acquisition and Development shares how Acorns ground-breaking Academy came about.
Magical new hydrotherapy pool making waves
A state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool featuring multi-sensory light and sound for children has opened.
Acorns secures £145,000 training fund boost
Acorns has received a £145,000 boost towards employee training, thanks to a leading global glass manufacturer.
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.
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.
Looking to the future with the CEO of Acorns
Our CEO, Trevor Johnson, spoke to the Express & Star recently about Acorns, the challenges the charity has faced and our plans for the future.