We work together to represent the experiences of neonatal families in supporting improvements and changes to neonatal services across the West Midlands.

To find out more here.

To make sure your baby receives the right care in the right place it is sometimes necessary for your baby to be transferred to another neonatal unit. It is the aim of the network to keep families as close to home as possible. The unit your baby is moved to may not be your local hospital or where you booked for your maternity care but this depends on the level of care your baby needs. You may be transferred closer to your home address before discharge so that ongoing care can be provided by the team at your local hospital.

In the West Midlands there are:

5 Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) which provide all levels of care.

5 Local Neonatal Units (LNUs) which provide short term intensive care, high dependency and special care.

4 Special Care Baby Units (SCBUs) which provide immediate intensive care, short-term high dependency care and special care.

We are part of the West Midlands Children's Network, which supports NHS care for babies, children, young people, and pregnant women who need specialist support.

Feedback is shared (anonymously) with neonatal staff to help us learn, make improvements and celebrate successes.  

You can share your story in a number of ways, whatever suits you best – if you would like to find out how you can do this, please get in touch via: bwc.westmidlandsneonatalengagement@nhs.net

If you have any questions ask your midwife or doctor for more information.