Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 78415

Baby Care Units

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 6 November 2025

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of NHS neonatal units have parental accommodation available.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Not all maternity hospitals are currently able to offer adequate accommodation for families. This is due to the historic undercapitalisation across the National Health Service, as highlighted by the Darzi Report.All trust boards should review their estate...

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