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Government launches baby loss certificates to recognise parents’ grief

March 8, 2024
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a scheme to formally recognise the devastating loss of a baby during pregnancy. Parents can now choose to receive a certificate as a record of their loss.

Government wants your help for its inquiry into preterm birth

March 8, 2024
The House of Lords Preterm Birth Committee is asking for your opinions on the prevention and consequences of preterm birth. Interested individuals and organisations are invited to share their views by 27 March.

Charity funds high-tech cots for neonatal unit

March 8, 2024
With funds raised by the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust (OFSCBT) charity, Central Medical Supplies has provided 12 Kanmed BabyBeds for a neonatal unit in Kent.

CPD modules freely available for neonatal professionals

March 8, 2024
The Health Professional Academy, an online learning channel for healthcare professionals that provides free CPD (continuing professional development) and learning resources, has launched two new modules.

Urgent action needed to reduce truly shocking death rate for new mothers, says RCM

February 5, 2024
The Government must take urgent and prompt action to reverse the shocking rise in the number of women who died during or within six weeks of pregnancy, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).

MBRRACE-UK reports compare the care of Asian, black and white women

February 5, 2024
MBRRACE-UK has published its latest Perinatal Confidential Enquiry reports comparing the care of Asian, black and white women who have experienced a stillbirth or neonatal death.

Children’s Air Ambulance announces its busiest year

February 5, 2024
The national Children’s Air Ambulance took to the skies 200 times over 2023, during its busiest year since the vital service started over a decade ago.

Sensory Beginnings announces London date for Neonatal Nurture Course

February 5, 2024
Sensory Beginnings will deliver its Neonatal Nurture Course over two days in London on 3-4 April 2024. The course teaches how to provide compassionate, sensory informed care for premature and sick babies and their families.

Leeds Children’s Hospital launches second series of Unexpected Beginnings podcast

January 9, 2024
Following the highly successful first series launched in 2021 to support parents and families as they experience the highs and lows of their journey on the neonatal unit (NNU), the Leeds Children’s Hospital NNU has launched a second series of its innovative podcast series.

Vygon donates equipment to bring teddy bears to life

January 9, 2024
Vygon UK has donated £29k worth of equipment to Ben’s Medibear, a not-for-profit company that creates teddies fitted with bespoke medical devices to promote social inclusion and acceptance for anyone living with a medical aid.

National Child Mortality Database publishes its latest findings

January 9, 2024
The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) has published its latest thematic report on infection related deaths of children and young people in England.

Get free Pampers Preemie Protection nappies for your hospital

January 9, 2024
Find out more on how to receive free Pampers Preemie Protection nappies for your neonatal unit and how to access further information on nappy changes for premature babies.