Keep Me Close Appeal

In 2005, Plymouth’s NICU became the regional centre of neonatal care serving the population across Devon and Cornwall. A large area that means parents can travel miles to get to the hospital.

The care of extremely premature and sick babies turns families lives upside down. It is emotionally, physically and financially demanding, placing people under incredible pressure. That pressure increases when you cannot stay near your baby.

The best support we can give to parents is the freedom to stay near their newborn child. Keep Me Close provides funding for accommodation near our hospital, offering a comfortable, home-like environment, so families can focus on their baby without added worries.