The Neonatal Multidisciplinary Team at University Hospital Wishaw been named UK neonatal team of 2023.
The team received the award from The Neonatal Nurses Association after being up against stiff opposition across the UK but are delighted to have been named overall winners.
This award acknowledges the incredible efforts of the team during incredibly challenging times to improve the neonatal experience for babies, and families.
Cheryl Clark, Chief Midwife, Maternity and Neonatal Services said: “We are all extremely proud of the team for receiving this prestigious national award.
“It has been a challenging few years but the team have continued to offer care and support to babies and their families and this award recognises their hard work and dedication.”
The Neonatal Nurses Association was established by Beryl Chadney, a senior nurse at the Department of Health. Beryl selected a small group of neonatal nurses from across the country, to address the inadequacies within neonatal nursing at the time.
The purpose of the Neonatal Nurses Association has remained unchanged since then; a national organisation representing neonatal nurses, steered by neonatal nurses to promote neonatal nursing for the benefit of premature and sick newborns and their families throughout the country. For information on the Neonatal Nurses Association visit https://nna.org.uk/nna-awards/
