November 16, 2017 3.08 pm This story is over 76 months old

Neonatal unit reopens at Lincoln hospital after £2.1m refurb

The unit has now reopened.

A newly refurbished neonatal unit which cares for premature and unwell babies at Lincoln County Hospital has opened following a £2.1 million refurbishment.

On Thursday, November 2, the unit was blessed by Reverend Alison Amelia and babies were welcomed onto the new unit on Saturday, November 4.

Working with Lindum Group, the modernised unit now provides two intensive care, three high dependency and 12 special care cots.

It is more flexible in its design and includes two further cots for babies requiring isolation should they require it.

The new unit provides a more comfortable and modern space for parents to use during their baby’s stay, with a total of three parent bedrooms, a kitchen and sitting room facilities, baby changing facilities and a play area for siblings.

The total refurbishment means that the layout of the unit is more open-plan providing a bright and airy environment for staff to deliver care to those babies and their families that require it.

Cathy Franklin, matron for neonatal services, said: “This is a really exciting time for women’s and children’s services, and a fantastic investment in maternity for families in Lincolnshire.

“Providing the best quality environment possible for our mothers and babies is a top priority.

“These improvements will provide an up-to-date environment in which our staff can deliver better quality care to those babies who need it.”