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The neonatal unit is open to parents at all times.

  • One or both parents can be present any time of the day.
  • After midday, one visitor per day may also visit, provided one parent is also present.
  • No other visitors at peak times such as ward rounds (9am-12pm) and nursing handover (730am-8am, 730-8pm).
  • One sibling can visit each day after 12 midday.
  • 2 Adults and 1 Sibling should be the maximum at each cot side at a time.
  • Adults must a face covering and siblings over 5y are requested to wear one too.
  • Parents and visitors should carry out a twice weekly lateral flow test for Covid -19. These can be ordered by calling 119.
If anyone has symptoms of Covid-19, colds or other infectious disease they should not come to the neonatal unit.
Access to the unit

The neonatal unit is accessed via a secure buzzer entry system. There are entrances on both level 1 (Intensive Care Unit) and level 2 (Special Care Baby Unit).

If your baby is likely to be admitted for an extended period of time we will provide parents with fingerprint access to allow easier entry to the unit. Please speak to your baby’s nurse to allow this to be arranged with our ward clerkess.

Please ensure that the door closes fully behind you and do not let anyone else enter at the same time.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 30 May 2022

Next review: 14 June 2023