Posted 12 February 2018 - 10:45
Posted 12 February 2018 - 10:45
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'Even better care' to come as first phase of a neonatal unit build is completed
The first phase of a new £18 million neonatal unit in Wales has been completed.
The first phase of a new £18 million neonatal unit in Wales has been completed
The sub-regional neonatal intensive care centre will care for newborn babies from across north Wales with significant care needs.
It includes five intensive care cots, five high-dependency cots, and nine special care cots.
There is also a dedicated isolation unit, a transitional care service to keep mothers and newborns together and on-site parent accommodation.
The centre will work in tandem with neonatal and maternity units at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Wrexham Maelor Hospital to provide joined-up care for sick and premature babies across the area.
Solution to a past review
In 2012, the National Assembly for Wales’ children and young people committee undertook a review of neonatal care in Wales.
Members heard evidence of a shortage of nurses in neonatal units, along with a lack of doctors at all grades.
Over the last year, additional neonatal nurses have been recruited along with consultant neonatologists to work at the centre.
Neonatal service manager Mandy Cooke said: ‘Our staff take great pride in their work, and the new unit and equipment will help us provide even better care.’
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