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On weekly basis we are going out on the streets of Birmingham to reach out to vulnerable women that we may meet. We give out hot chocolate, food items and a friendly chat. Our aim is to make connections with these women to then invite them into a free breakfast or drop in session where they will receive food, drinks and any help or support they may need.

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. Our TouchBase Pears centre, in Selly Oak, is a pioneering, multi-purpose project for the whole community in Birmingham and beyond – a place that brings people together in a welcoming environment where everyone can feel connected, included and part of the community. It has: Developed by Sense, TouchBase Pears also offers a range of arts, sports and wellbeing activities for children and adults who are deafblind, have sensory impairments or complex needs. TouchBase Pears operates as a social enterprise, with a focus on sustainability and creating value for the whole community.

At Acorns we provide a network of specialist palliative nursing care and support for babies, children and young people aged 0-18 who have life limiting or life threatening conditions and associated complex needs. Acorns relies on the community to fund the majority of its activities. A holistic service meets the needs of both the children and young people and their families, including the bereaved (subject to meeting the Acorns eligibility criteria). This includes short break provision; emergency and end of life care; therapeutic and psychosocial support; sibling services; and family support. Support is provided in each of our three hospices and the wider community, including in the family’s home.