Tunbridge Wells Hospital neonatal unit receives Bliss Baby Charter accreditation

Tunbridge Wells Hospital has become the fifth hospital in England to receive a prestigious award for their neonatal unit from the premature and sick baby charity Bliss.

Matron Julia Moat says: "The neonatal unit team is extremely proud of the fact that we have been awarded the Bliss Baby Charter accreditation. It is a huge achievement and acknowledges the hard work of the staff to ensure we always provide individualised care of the highest standard for our parents and their babies, placing the family at the centre of care."

Justin Irwin, Chief Executive at Bliss, adds: "I am delighted that Bliss is able to formally recognise the ongoing commitment of staff at Tunbridge Wells Hospital to putting babies and their families at the heart of everything they do.

"Tunbridge Wells' family-centred approach to the care of vulnerable babies has won it the Bliss Baby Charter Accreditation - making it one of only five units in the whole country to receive this prestigious award.

"The work of staff here is making a vital difference to the lives of the babies they care for every single day. They are an example of excellence and this award is well deserved."