Bradford Neonatal Service

07/01/2026

New year new challenge? 🤩

Are you looking for something new to take on in 2026?
Do you want to make a difference?
Did your baby/ies spend time on a neonatal unit?

Why not consider joining our Parent Advisory Group?

There are lots of ways that you can get involved and we are always looking for new people to get involved. We would particularly like to to hear from younger parents, parents with a disability, Black, Asian and other ethnic minority groups and LGBTQ+ families.

To find out more about how to get involved 👇
email Karen.williams132@nhs.net
What's app 07765 447 354

Or complete our online form here https://forms.gle/MbGUg6EYETUm9wt69

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06/01/2026

Transportation and financial barriers are some of the biggest challenges families in neonatal care face. The petrol and travel costs can add up quickly and the amount of time travelling back and forth can take an emotional toll.

You might consider contacting your hospital's Patient Advice Liaison Service (PALS) for support. Email us at hello@bliss.org.uk for more information or visit our Financial Support Hub 👉 https://tinyurl.pulse.ly/4tdvsrzgq7

06/01/2026

Your voice matters 📣 We want to hear from you!

Have you spent time on a neonatal unit❓
Are you a Neurodivergent parent, carer, or family member❓(whether you have a formal diagnosis or not)

We're creating a series of EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity) videos to reflect real experiences in neonatal care—and we need your voice to help us get it right.
We want to know what changes are needed to make neonatal care truly inclusive—together.

Our first step is to understand how to make it easy and comfortable for you to connect with us so that you can share your voice in a way that works best for you.

Please complete our short form https://forms.office.com/e/4N8FYxmsYq



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25/12/2025

Santa 🎅 has delivered presents to the babies on the Neonatal Unit! Thank you as always to Bradford Hospitals Charity and Lillie's Grace ⭐ xx

23/12/2025

To our incredible families, past and present: we are sending you so much love this Christmas. 🎄

Whether you are spending time at the cot side with us or celebrating at home please know you and your little one(s) are in our hearts. The journey isn’t always easy, or the outcome a family expects but your strength inspires us every day.

Whatever your Christmas looks like this year, we wish you a peaceful day and a New Year filled with hope, health, and prosperity. ✨

19/12/2025

Congratulations to our friends over at Calderdale Neonatal Unit for raising a magnificent £7000 on their cycle to Lapland challenge. Keep pedalling team Santa hasn’t set off yet!

Day 19 - following the fantastic news of achieving our target of £7000 ahead of schedule, the elves have come back with a new challenge - can we raise £10,000 by Christmas Eve?!

I think we can - throw us a challenge and we will rise to the occasion!

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/cycletolapland?utm_medium=CA&utm_source=CL

19/12/2025

16/12/2025

We’ve had several lovely messages asking how to support the whole family this Christmas and beyond.

For those looking to help, our Amazon Wish List can be found on this link. We have listed some things that would benefit both baby and parents.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/9VU2CWO7437?ref_=wl_share

Every gift—no matter how small—helps us brighten the unit and improve the journey for babies and their families often spending weeks in hospital.

Thank you for being part of their story and for your incredible generosity! ❤️

15/12/2025

Such fantastic news. Congratulations on your news Ishfaq. At Bradford Neonatal Service we are grateful for your support over these past years. We predict a successful 2026 working together for our community 👏🏻

We’re thrilled to announce Ishfaq Farooq – Bradford-born entrepreneur and one of the founders/director MyLahore – as our first-ever official ambassador! 🎉

For over ten years, Ishfaq has supported Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT through donations, meals for NHS staff, gifting equipment or furniture, and more.

Now, he’s joining us to raise awareness and champion causes like our 'Home from Home' appeal, building free accommodation for families of babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 💙

Welcome to the team, Ishfaq!

Find out more about his story and why this role means so much to him: bradfordhospitalscharity.org/news/mylahore-boss-becomes-bradford-hospitals-charity-s-first-ever-ambassador

09/12/2025

We are so close to reaching our target with just minutes left to double your donation.
https://tinyurl.com/kzjt86ee

We are embarking on an urgent fundraising appeal to build a new 'Home from Home' at Bradford Royal Infirmary to …

07/12/2025

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Today we are lighting up Darley Street Market purple as the Bradford Hospitals Charity launches their ‘Home from Home’ appeal. They will also be fundraising in the building today from 12noon - 2pm.

06/12/2025

Just 2 days to go!!! We are so close to reaching our target of £50,000.

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006nlWzYAI?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=IwY2xjawOfuMVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZelRLYVhHTmxsd2FsMEVLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtlemGKEX1YBNHI92vLNh8X7-o3SaxrlebT7FyuyFr5Wh0wqILF3jYEQurwG_aem_kZs5VHgn0wYZHg0oFCMUwQ