A massive shortage of almost 3,000 nurses is putting premature and sick babies at risk, ministers have admitted. Mrs Keen said: 'As a nurse I've seen the excellent care the NHS provides for small and premature babies, and the...
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November 5th 2009 Professional organisations called for cash yesterday to back up new guidance for the care of new-born babies who need special care. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health welcomed the NHS Neonatal...
November 4th 2009 New guidance was issued today to British hospitals with a view to improving intensive care services for babies. Hospitals are to get a Neonatal Toolkit, which sets out how to handle high-risk pregnancies. They...
Efforts to improve standards of care for premature and sick babies have been thrown into doubt amid concern over funding. Efforts to improve standards of care for premature and sick babies have been thrown into doubt amid...
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) welcomed the launch of the NHS Neonatal Toolkit in England. Dr Peter Carter of the RCN praised recommendations that one-to-one care is delivered. He said: "The RCN has been campaigning for a...
The Department of Health is publishing new guidance to help the NHS improve the care provided for premature and sick babies during their first days. The NHS has made great progress in caring for babies with the lowest infant...