We have developed recommendations for the Government in five priority areas which you can read below.
Our manifesto at a glance
1) Create a neonatal workforce for the future
Ensure the safety and quality of neonatal services by investing in:
Increasing staff numbers to ensure that all babies have access to a fully trained multidisciplinary neonatal team which includes nursing and medical staff alongside Allied Health Professionals, Psychological Professionals, pharmacy and neonatal community outreach
2) Address inequalities to give every baby the best chance in life
Give every baby in neonatal care equitable care:
Appoint a National Neonatal Safety Champion with a clear remit to reduce inequalities in mortality and outcomes
Invest in research to identify and interrogate inequity within and between units
Commit to clear targets to reduce inequalities in the rates of neonatal death, brain injury and pre-term birth across socio-economic and ethnic groups, and between neonatal units
Review the employment support provided to parents who won’t qualify for Neonatal Care Leave and Pay when introduced, and commit to introducing financial support to help all parents take time away from work, including those:
Claiming maternity allowance
Claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit
