Other helpful organisations

Mum and dad sitting in hospital chairs holding a baby twin each smiling at the camera

There are many organisations who provide information and support for families of babies born premature or sick. You can find some of these here.

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Family support

Family life on the neonatal unit and at home can be challenging when your baby is born premature or sick. These organisations all provide support for families.
Baby in hospital bed wearing protective eye coverings with monitors attached to its chest.

Support for medical conditions and…

These organisations provide information and support for people affected by specific medical conditions and disabilities.
A tiny baby hand grasping onto its parent's index finger.

Palliative and bereavement support

Being affected by the death of a baby, or being told your baby is likely to die is devastating. There is help available to you as a parent or as a whole family. These…
Two babies laying side by side wrapped in blankets and sleeping, with tubes attached to their nose

Financial and practical support

Having a sick or premature baby can have financial and practical implications. Some of these organisations provide advice and support with finance, debt, benefits or…
Pregnant woman on hospital bed, with her pregnant belly showing, with midwife writing notes

Pregnancy

If you have been told you might have a premature or sick baby, you may want to find information and support. These organisations provide support during and after…
A mother leaning back with her baby sleeping on her chest. Baby is wearing a knitted, yellow bonnet and has a nasogastric tube.

Mental health support

Parents often tell us that having a baby on the neonatal unit can impact their mental health. Here are some organisations who provide support and information
A father is sitting with his baby cuddling on his chest. The baby is receiving milk through a tube which is being held by his mother.

Feeding support

These charities and organisations can provide information and support to help with feeding and infant nutrition.
A baby lying in an incubator, receiving oxygen through a tube. One of its parent's hands is resting on its head, the other is holding its hand.

Support with legal rights

There are many organisations who can offer support and information about your legal rights and entitlements relating to a range of things from parental leave to hospital…