Bournemouth maternity unit funding sought

With University Hospitals Dorset’s Maternity Unit moving from Poole into the BEACH Building at Royal Bournemouth Hospital this spring, the charity is appealing for funding to enable families to welcome their newborn babies in a warm environment that goes above and beyond standard NHS provision.

University Hospitals Dorset’s head of midwifery and neonatal services, Kerry Taylor, said: “We recognise that stepping through our doors can feel like embarking on a journey into the unknown. Each family’s path is unique and filled with its own challenges and joys. We’re here to support them every step of the way, ensuring that they never feel alone during this significant chapter of their life.”

University Hospitals Dorset’s senior matron of outpatient services, Akeisha Robinson, said: “Sadly, unnatural lighting affects our newborns, causing them to keep their tiny eyes tightly shut, hindering those precious bonding moments with their parents.”