Consultant Dr Justin Richards and nursing Sister Jess Buckley are pictured here with the brand new simulation training mannequin and equipment that arrived ten days ago. Here Jess explains why simulation training is vital, and thanks the First Touch donors who enabled us to buy the equipment for the neonatal unit; ‘We are extremely thankful to First Touch and its …

In mid October, our fantastic team of horticultural expert volunteers planted up our First Touch garden at St George’s Hospital. This was part of the ongoing renovation of the garden, which was first opened in 2014. Fresh air, the natural world, outside space and plants are proven to have beneficial effects to promote positive mental health. We hope that neonatal …

We had a fantastic team of 12 runners taking part in this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon. Collectively, they raised nearly £14,000 for First Touch, and this figure is still rising. We are delighted to be able to put the funds raised towards a number of projects:- First Touch Garden – the runners have enabled us to reach our fundraising target …

Can you be Santa for the neonatal unit at St George’s Hospital?! Christmas is pretty tough for families with a poorly baby in hospital. We try to make things a little more festive by providing; Filled stockings for all babies on Christmas Day A book – The Night Before Christmas – for every family to read to their baby in …

Every year, we come together at St George’s Hospital to remember all those babies lost too soon. This year’s Neonatal Memorial Service will take place at 3pm on Sunday 8th October in The Chaplaincy, St George’s Hospital, Ground Floor, Grosvenor Wing. There will be a short service followed by some light refreshments. Anyone is welcome to attend to remember their baby …

This year is First Touch’s 25th anniversary. Over those years we have raised several million pounds and helped over 15,000 babies and their families and we think that’s something to celebrate! As part of our celebrations, on 10th June we are holding a party for nnu graduates and their families. This will be a wonderful occasion for families and staff …

We are delighted to fund the Parent Team peer supporter programme on the nnu at St George’s. We know what an amazing job this group of graduates’ parents do supporting parents on the nnu and we were delighted that the wider community recognised the importance of this scheme when the Neonatal Peer Supporter team were honoured with a community award …

There are two great ways to support our charity and the nnu this festive season. Our charity Christmas cards are available to buy via our Just Giving page here.  We have 6 lovely designs available and every penny of the proceeds goes directly to supporting our work on the nnu. You can also spread a little Yuletide joy to all …

Starting the year as we mean to go on, we’ve had a busy month! Here is a list of everything we bought for the nnu in January. As you can see, your donations have funded a huge range of items and projects: VCreate Video system for the month £750 Complete refurbishment of Expressing Room £15,700 3 Etsy prints for Expressing …

Again this year,  because of Covid restrictions, we are sadly unable to meet in person at St George’s for our Annual Neonatal Memorial Service. However, we can all still come together via our online service to remember the too-brief lives of these precious babies and to celebrate all the love they left behind. The service will be available online from …