My son, Freddie spent a considerable amount of time in NICU on the Buscot ward after being born 10 weeks early where he was cared for by the nurses and staff of Buscot and BIBS as if he were their own. I experienced first hand the good work BIBS does in support of the babies and the parents during the extremely challenging and emotional experience for all who pass through the ward. The services BIBS provides is truly invaluable.

Babies in Buscot Support (BIBS) raise funds to give sick and premature newborns at the RBH the best possible start in life.

The charity is run by parents that have had a baby spend time on Buscot Ward. That is why they care so deeply, and want all babies admitted to Buscot Ward to have the best possible start to life.

BIBS work focuses in 4 main areas of activity, which BIBS call keeping Buscot families "SAFE":

Support - providing families with independent emotional support while their baby is on Buscot, and beyond.

Awareness - help inform parents about what to expect from a stay on Buscot by providing written information & raise awareness of issues related to prematurity or sickness at birth.

Facilities - refurbish facilities and accommodation on the ward to provide a more homely environment.

Equipment - fund life-saving equipment for the ward including incubators, cardiac monitors, ventilators, phototherapy and cots.