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B AC K S E AT ◆

HOME FROM HOME
Acorns Hospice provides
peace of mind for a
couple and their
young daughter...

O

ver the past year, the three
Acorns hospices - which
National Express supports
in a range of ways including
When the
fundraising activities - have
first Acorns
provided care for more
hospice opened in
than 860 children and
1988 it was only the third
supported more than
children's hospice
anywhere in the
1,088 families.
country.
Cheryl and Simon, from
Warwick, regularly use Acorns
For the Three Counties, based in
Worcester, for short breaks for their
nine-year-old daughter, Caitlin.
Caitlin was born without muscle
tone so was 'floppy' at birth and
couldn't open her eyes. She can't talk
or walk, needs to be spoon fed and a
machine helps her breathe at night.

'BALL OF DELIGHT'
'We started coming to Acorns about
a year ago and loved it from the
minute we walked in the door,' says
CAITLIN'S
MUM
CHERYL

CAITLIN WITH
A MEMBER OF
STAFF AT ACORNS

Cheryl. 'We felt comfortable
and Caitlin was comfortable. All the
staff are so friendly, even if they're not
looking after Caitlin; they're amazing.
'It's had a massive effect but over
time with physiotherapy she's built up
her muscles. Caitlin is such a monkey
and so smiley. She loves interaction
with adults and children. She's a ball
of delight and our little girl!
'When Caitlin was younger, our
older children would keep an
eye on her or they would help out
with chores while we played with her.
But now they're older, and Caitlin's
older, it's just me and my husband.
We just found we needed a break.
'We knew Acorns was set up to
support children like Caitlin through
our community nurse. It gives
us real peace of mind knowing we

can bring her to the hospice and
she's cared for really well. We can
get a break - something we really
need - without feeling guilty.'
While staying at the hospice, on
breaks lasting up to a week, Caitlin
enjoys the hydrotherapy pool,
gardens and multi-sensory room.

WORRY FREE
'Caitlin benefits from physiotherapy,
one-to-one nursing care, a special
diet and the outside space - which
she loves,' says Cheryl. 'It's an
amazing place to bring your child,
knowing she will flourish.'
It costs nearly £10million a year
for Acorns to operate its hospices.
Most of this cost is met by public
fundraising. If you can help, visit
acorns.org.uk.

National Express is a partner of Acorns.
For more information, visit www.acorns.org.uk

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