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Financial support

Having a baby in neonatal care can bring unexpected costs. You may need to take time away from work, use unpaid leave, or juggle caring for other children at home. Travel to and from the hospital, parking, and buying meals can quickly add up too.

Our family support team is here to help. They’re here to help you feel a little more supported during what can be a very challenging time.

They can talk things through with you, offer guidance around finances, and support you to understand what benefits or financial help you may be entitled to.

There are also other organisations that may be able to offer financial support while your baby is in hospital. Our team can help you access these.

Register with our family support team

Financial tips to help families in neonatal care

Below is a list of things which may take the pressure off financially:

  • Most NHS trusts offer free parking for parents of a baby in neonatal care – ask the staff on your neonatal unit if this is available

  • Most NHS trusts offer help with travel costs to those who are in receipt of benefits – ask the staff on the unit if this is available

  • Babies who go home with oxygen or other medical equipment may be eligible for the blue badge scheme

  • Babies who need additional care may be eligible for Disability Living Allowance

There are lots of organisation that can help with basics such as a pram or cot – search online for your local baby basics charity

Useful links

See some of the links below for further information and support related to finances:

Family Fund

Helping families of sick or disabled children

www.familyfund.org.uk

Disability Living Allowance

Information about eligibility for children

www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/eligibility

Citizens Advice

Advice on benefits

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits

Turn2Us

A charity that provides practical help for people who are struggling financially

www.turn2us.org.uk