Neonatal care

Staff at the neonatal unit of Medway Maritime Hospital have been recognised for improving care.

From Sunday, parents of premature or sick babies will be entitled to 12 weeks' paid leave.

Ava and Amelie are said to be thriving after being born at just 26 weeks, weighing about 2 pounds.

Bethany, a mechanical engineer from Herne Bay, gave birth to Arthur at 24 weeks.

Christine Lawrence is raising money for Bath's neonatal unit as a thank you to staff.

Deborah Needham says she resigned from the Sands charity to avoid upsetting bereaved parents.

The trolleys are for parents in the unit to store their baby's equipment and belongings.

Emelyn Enad worked in the Portsmouth hospital's neonatal ward for about 18 months until June 2022.