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Bliss offers a wide range of free services for the families of premature and sick babies including a video call support service.

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Baby with a feeding tube being held by parent

Emotional and practical support

You're not alone, find out what emotional and practical support is available to you here.
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Neonatal Care Leave and Pay: Guidance and FAQs

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 – a new leave and pay entitlement for parents with a baby in neonatal care – comes into effect in England, Scotland and Wales…
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Your stories

Stories and features about babies born premature or sick, their families and the health professionals who care for them.
A baby sleeps on his mother's chest, wrapped in blankets, with a nasogatric tube taped to his face

Support for your stage of the journey

Find support and information for your stage of the journey.
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Information about parents’ mental health

Having a premature baby or sick baby in a neonatal unit can have a huge impact on you. Find information and support in this section.
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Financial information

Having a newborn baby in special care can bring a lot of extra expense, including travel costs, parking, extra child care and missed days at work. Take a look through…
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Other helpful organisations

There are many organisations who provide information and support for families of babies born premature or sick. You can find some of these here. The links on these…
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Support for LGBT+ families

With over 90,000 babies born premature or sick and admitted to neonatal care every year in the UK, many families are touched by a neonatal experience. However, many…