Issue 4 of the Scottish Perinatal Network newsletter has now been published. In this issue there is an update from both Networks and an informative article about the Scottish Early Pregnancy Network. Link: SPN Newsletter Issue 4 Featured Articles: NHS Near Me and Home Monitoring Scottish Early Pregnancy Network Neonatal Network Meeting Schedule for March … Continued
Read moreIssue 3 of the Scottish Perinatal Network newsletter has now been published. In this issue we introduce you to the newly established Strategic Fertility Network for Scotland, and our colleagues from Public Health Scotland share some information about the Maternity and Neonatal Data Hub. Link: SPN Newsletter Issue 3 Featured Articles: Strategic Fertility Network for … Continued
Read moreIf you’re the parent or guardian of a premature or sick newborn baby in a neonatal unit at hospital, you can claim for the costs of travel and food. To download a claim form and for more information on details of what you can claim for and how to claim, please visit: https://www.mygov.scot/neonatal-expenses-fund/ Please note … Continued
Read moreThe coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine guidance for pregnant and breastfeeding women has been updated since our last news post in December. Vaccination in pregnancy could be considered where either: your risk of exposure to coronavirus is high and cannot be avoided you have underlying conditions that place you at very high risk of serious complications of … Continued
Read moreIssue 2 of the Scottish Perinatal Network (SPN) newsletter has now been published. In this issue we have a round up of 2020 from Senior Programme Manager Carsten Mandt and Festive Summaries from our Lead Clinicians. Link: SPN Newsletter Issue 2 Featured Articles 2020 Round Up Festive Summaries Signs of Life … Continued
Read moreWho will be offered the coronavirus vaccine The groups most at risk will be vaccinated first. These are: staff and residents in care homes people aged 80 and over (or will be by 31 March, 2021) frontline healthcare and social care staff Pregnancy, breastfeeding and the coronavirus vaccine The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is effective and … Continued
Read moreThis phase includes a focus on households with children, or where a child is normally resident, (to include pregnant women with no child in the household). Connecting Scotland has launched a 2nd round for Phase 2 applications. This round, a continuation of Phase 2, offers digital support … Continued
Read moreNeonatal Expenses Fund If you’re the parent or guardian of a premature or sick newborn baby in a neonatal unit at hospital, NHS Scotland Health Boards can provide support for the costs of your travel, parking, and food. To download a claim form and for more information on details of what you can claim for … Continued
Read moreThe first issue of the Scottish Perinatal Network (SPN) newsletter has now been published. We are delighted to welcome Susanna Mendes who has joined the team as Neonatal Network Programme Manager. Find out more about the SPN team, as well as the featured articles listed below, here. Featured Articles Wider Impacts of Covid-19 Dashboard Perinatal … Continued
Read moreThe National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) 2020 annual report on 2019 data has been published and highlights the key findings and recommendations from the audit in 2019. You can view the report here. A guide to the NNAP annual report for parents and carers is also available here. It includes information on the NNAP measures … Continued
Read moreThis event is free and will be of interest to Medical, ANP, Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Staff. This webinar aims to review the evidence for routine newborn pulse oximetry screening from international expert Professor Andy Ewer. We will hear from the Scottish units already performing pulse oximetry screening, consider the potential implications for wider implementation across … Continued
Read moreIssue 2 October 2020 Edition 2 NNN Newsletter Link Featured Articles GIRFT Neonatal Workforce Report BAPM Update Parent Club Family Support Directory Save the Date Announcing Scottish Perinatal Network – National Neonatal Network, Pulse Oximetry Webinar, Tuesday 10th Nov, 12-1.30pm. With guest expert speaker, Professor Andy Ewer.
Read moreNHS Scotland is making changes to the National Pregnancy Screening Programme. In addition to existing screening tests, from 28 September women with a booking appointment will now be offered: screening for Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome in the first trimester second Line Test: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) updated screening for twin pregnancies The Public Health … Continued
Read moreThe first issue of the National Neonatal Network newsletter has now been published. This introductory edition provides an update on progress of the Network, and also information about some upcoming webinars that may interest you. Download the full newsletter here.
Read moreNew British Association of Perinatal Medicine webinars are available to book now! Harnessing Data to Improve Neonatal Care 13:30 – 15:00 17th September 2020 Free to BAPM members / £10 for non-members. Neonatal data – why is it important, what do we do with it and how can we use it to improve care? Find … Continued
Read moreFollowing what seems like quite a wait the Maternity arm of the Perinatal Network has successfully appointed lead clinicians and the team is now complete. Mary Davie is an experienced Midwife currently working with Healthcare Improvement Scotland, and Tara Fairley is a Consultant Obstetrician in Grampian. Find out more about the Maternity Network team here. … Continued
Read moreNSD is seeking experienced Programme Managers to support two of the strategic networks: the National Neonatal Network and the newly commissioned Strategic Fertility Network for Scotland. Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, the post holder will join a team of staff based in Edinburgh and Glasgow. They will work in collaboration with lead clinicians, Network … Continued
Read moreWe are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Lead Clinician for the new Strategic Fertility Network, providing leadership to the network jointly with the network Lead Scientist. Working closely with clinical and NSD colleagues the post holder will have a key strategic role in promoting and driving forward the development of an effective, integrated, … Continued
Read moreThe Scottish Cooling Group and Scottish Perinatal Network are pleased to announce the 2020 Cooling Education Day, MS Teams Webinar. Free to attend, this event will be of interest to Medical, ANP and Neonatal Nursing Staff. This will be an informal and interactive event, with a series … Continued
Read moreThroughout the pandemic period women will continue to become pregnant and babies will continue to be born. Maternity and neonatal services have no option to stand down – so we need to consider the potential for technology to support us maintaining the care that is critical to the outcomes for women and families; including those … Continued
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