Leeds Centre for Newborn Care is hosting an event order to celebrate and showcase some of the initiatives and projects that are aimed at improving family experiences whilst on their neonatal journey. Having a baby in the neonatal unit (NNU) can be a stressful time for parents. Many new Mums and Dads find it really helpful to talk to other parents on the neonatal unit, or those who have had a baby on the unit in past. We hope that this event will encourage "veteran parents" who have been through the NNU experience to come and find out about what it takes to become a volunteer peer supporter, or what ways they might be able to help on the NNU through volunteering.

We would like to connect parents that have had an experience of a preterm/sick baby on the neonatal unit. If you would like to give some of your time to be a listening supportive ear and a friendly face, then we can offer you a volunteer recruitment opportunity to become a valued member of our neonatal team.

The day will consist of fun and creative activities for all ages including balloon modelling, face painting and arts and crafts. You can learn about our family focused initiatives which are currently utilised on our neonatal unit including vCreate (TM) baby video messaging service, Beads of Courage, Supersibs, Family Integrated Care and Baby massage. Refreshments and sweet treats provided.

Come along and meet the team...

THIS IS A FREE EVENT - TICKETS NOT REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

*****PLEASE NOTE THAT THE "LEEDS RIDE" WILL ALSO BE TAKING PLACE ON THIS DAY IN LEEDS CITY CENTRE. CHECK FOR PLANNED ROAD CLOSURES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR JOURNEY..... OR COME AND ENJOY BOTH EVENTS AND A FULL DAY OUT IN LEEDS*****