About our service

We’re a team of passionate neonatal nurses and paediatric doctors who are based within our special care baby units at the University Hospital of North Durham (UHND) and Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH)

We provide level 1 care for babies and their families within dedicated special care baby units and work closely with our midwifery and paediatric departments. With 12 cots at UHND and 8 cots at DMH, we provide care for babies and their families from 30 weeks gestation, and stabilisation for critically ill babies prior to retrieval by the regional transport team. 

We also have a well-developed transitional care service, led by the neonatal team, which enables babies and their mothers to stay together when requiring additional support.

We are located within the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital

  • You can contact our Special Care Baby Unit at University Hospital of North Durham via telephone: 0191 333 2121
  • You can contact our Special Care Baby Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital via telephone: 01325 743 257