Mental health support now available to parents of seriously ill babies
Trust to offer mental health support to parents of seriously ill babies in pioneering scheme
England’s first specialised mental health neonatal peer support for families has been commissioned by TEWV.
Parents dealing with the shock and stress of a preterm or a seriously ill baby are now being offered expert mental health support while their baby is being cared for.
Leo’s Neonatal, an award-winning charity which provides specialised support for families, has launched the service at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (NTHFT).
Commissioned by TEWV, Leo’s new project will provide dedicated support to families whose babies require neonatal care.
“This is England’s first specialised neonatal peer support scheme for families, and we are delighted to be part of such an important project,” said Brent Kilmurray, TEWV chief executive.
The new service will offer an array of bespoke care to families, including dedicated peer support, counselling therapies, pregnancy relaxation and bespoke pregnancy journals.
Support is also available for expectant families who have experienced a previous neonatal stay or loss.
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Trust to offer mental health support to parents of seriously ill babies in pioneering scheme
