Question reference: S6W-25452
- Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 9 February 2024
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 February 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to increase the capacity of the overnight accommodation available for families with babies in neonatal units.
Answer
The Scottish Government continues to improve provision of maternity and neonatal services through implementation of The Best Start: A Five Year forward plan for Maternity and Neonatal care in Scotland.
We receive regular reporting from Health Boards stating they have accommodation provisions in place to support and meet the needs of the parents.
With the announcement of the new model of neonatal care the Scottish Government have commissioned RSM UK to provide detailed analysis of the capacity requirements associated with the new model.