The level 3 neonatal unit on Burnley General hospital is located at the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre. It has two clinical wings- the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where babies requiring intensive care, high dependency care and special care are admitted, and the Post-natal and Transitional care where mothers and babies are looked after together.

Our neonatal unit cares for the sickest and smallest of the babies. We provide the whole range of neonatal care except for surgical and cardiac interventions for which we liaise with referral centres in North West. We have developed a niche in caring for the extreme preterm infants and taking care of their complex needs.

The aim of our service is to integrate evidence and science into pragmatic yet empathetic high quality care. We believe in trying to link technology and innovation with emotional and ethical aspects to provide a holistic approach. We strive to make sure that the family is at the centre of the care provided and have embraced Family Integrated care (Fi Care) fully.

Neonatal unit journey can often be a stressful experience for parents and the aim of our dedicated physicians, nurses and allied health professionals is to make this a more assured and memorable one, ensuring the babies and families receive the best possible care of the highest standard.