Decline in services for special care baby units

2007-04-17T00:00:00+01:00

A report published today by the premature baby charity BLISS says that on average special care baby units are understaffed by a third.

It claims that shortages in staffed cots mean units are sometimes forced to close and turn babies away.

A report published today by the premature baby charity BLISS says that on average special care baby units are understaffed by a third.

It claims that shortages in staffed cots mean units are sometimes forced to close and turn babies away.

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