Acorns is a support group for families of young children who have a hearing loss.

Support is offered from referral until the start of school to families from:

  • Bristol
  • South Gloucester
  • North Somerset
  • Bath and North East Somerset

It includes:

  • a children's creche for young children and babies with a hearing loss and their siblings, run by Specialist Teaching assistants and Sign Language Communication Advisers, who organise a range of activities and play experiences
  • a parents discussion group with visiting speakers and coffee mornings.
  • a buddy system, to welcome you to Acorns

Acorns is on Wednesday mornings during term time from 10.30am to 12pm at Elmfield House.

Contact us
Sensory Support Service
Elmfield House
Greystoke Avenue
Westbury-on-Trym
BS10 6AY

Phone: 0117 903 8442
Text: 07407 814 763
Email: sensorysupportservice@bristol.gov.uk