What we fund

The use of our funds is determined by the needs and requests of the two neonatal units and includes:

Specialist High-Tech Equipment

• state of the art incubators
• cots
• apnoea monitors
• infant defibrillator etc.

Parent Support

• help with travel and food costs
• accommodation
• bereavement support
• support groups
• hardship funds etc.

Staff Education

• University courses for nurses
• conferences
• travel and accommodation for conferences
• journal subscriptions etc.

Developmental Care

Developmental care is the use of a range of medical and nursing interventions to decrease the stress of preterm neonates in neonatal intensive care units and aims to maximise brain development and reduce long-term cognitive and behavioural problems

• welcome bags for every parent containing vital items for their journey on the unit
• Mini Boo’s to reduce stress caused by separation, improve lactation and lower baby’s blood pressure
• gel pillows
• Zaky hands
• cots and incubator covers to reduce light and noise etc.