Discharge from the neonatal unit can be daunting and overwhelming but be assured that you will not be discharged until we feel that you and your baby are ready. You may find the information on the Bliss website useful to aid your transition from hospital to home.

This website aims to answer some questions that may crop up when you get home, questions that you may find you never had to ask whilst in SCBU, but also questions that are important to you for the wellbeing of your baby.  It must be remembered that all babies are individual, and the answer may not be specific for every baby.

The neonatal community team can be contacted at any time if your baby was resident in the NICU at Singleton. The community team can be contacted on 01792 285216 and will happily answer any further questions that you may have.

However, this guidance does not constitute medical advice. If you feel your baby is ill, you must not delay taking action and contact primary care / emergency services in the usual way and as you feel appropriate.

Who provides follow up after discharge?

Families will be offered a follow-up appointment with a Neonatal Consultant around 6 weeks after discharge from the neonatal unit. During the time between discharge and this appointment you can access advice from the Community Neonatal Nursing Team and your GP. The Community Nurses will inform your Consultant of any specific concerns that may need attention earlier than your appointment date.