Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing guidance for neonatal units, including on the number of parent beds available and other provisions, to enable family integrated care
S6W-32237 · Written Question · lodged by Matheson, Michael
Lodged on
11 Dec 2024Heard / answered on
23 Dec 2024To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing guidance for neonatal units, including on the number of parent beds available and other provisions, to enable family integrated care.
The answer
The Best Start (2017) recommended that all neonatal facilities should provide emergency overnight accommodation on the unit for parents, with accommodation available nearby for parents of less critically ill babies. We have no plans to introduce guidance on the number of parent beds that should be available in each unit.We are currently working with Regional Chief Executives and Regional Planners who are leading on development of plans for implementation of the new model of neonatal care, with the expectation that a phased transition to the new model will begin later this year. Accommodation is part of Board’s planning under the new model of neonatal care implementation.
Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 Dec 2024.