BLISS BABY REPORT 2008

Early day motion 2370, tabled 29 October 2008 by John Leech (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 24 members.

That this House welcomes the release of the Bliss Baby Report 2008; recognises the hard work put in by staff in neonatal units across the country; praises the campaigning efforts undertaken by Bliss to raise awareness of neonatal healthcare issues; is deeply concerned by the desperate shortage, highlighted in the report of specialist nurses in neonatal care units; further recognises the stress and anxiety that staff shortages and lack of adequate treatment capacity in this area creates for staff and parents alike; is worried by the high transfer rates of sick and premature babies to other units due to lack of capacity; calls on the Government to push not for minimum standards, but for the best possible standards in neonatal care throughout the NHS; and in particular calls on the Government to take all necessary measures to ensure that the minimum nursing levels recommended by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine are adhered to.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 10, Labour 6, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UKIP 1.