Bradford Royal Infirmary has revealed plans for a new facility aimed at providing essential support for families with babies in intensive care. The £3m development will create dedicated accommodation for families to stay close to their newborns in the hospital’s neonatal unit.
The project, which is being funded through a partnership between Bradford Hospitals Charity and The Sick Children’s Trust, will add five en-suite rooms, a family room, dining area, and laundry facilities. A terrace and play space will also be included for families’ comfort.
The development is designed to cater to families of the 500 babies admitted annually to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, many of whom require care at the extreme limits of gestational age or are critically unwell. The new space would also feature enhanced facilities within the neonatal unit, including a rooming-in bedroom, consultation room, prayer room, and end-of-life room.
If approved by Bradford Council, the facility will be built on vacant land adjacent to the hospital’s maternity unit. A decision is expected in October.
