A national survey of neonatal palliative care in the UK

Currently the majority of neonatal deaths occur in hospital, but some of these babies could be transferred either to their family’s home or a local hospice for end-of-life care. Bereavement support is a vital aspect of the service offered to parents who lose a baby. A survey was undertaken to explore the palliative care support provided by tertiary neonatal units in the UK and inform future practice.