Salisbury's Neonatal Unit is classed as a Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) within the
Most babies will not require specialist care, however, the Neonatal Unit in Salisbury cares for babies who need extra support when they are born.Ìý Our unit philosophy is to provide a high standard of family-centred care from admission to discharge, with mutual respect and open communication promoted at all times. We offer ongoing educational support to both our medical and nursing staff to maintain the highest quality of care with a strong evidence base.​
Some parents may have had the opportunity to visit the Neonatal Unit before the birth of their baby and may have an idea of what the environment is like and what to expect. For other parents, attending to the Neonatal Unit is unplanned and can be a very difficult time.Ìý
At Salisbury Hospital we are proud of our extensive facilities available within the Neonatal Unit for family use.
Please follow the link below to take a tour of the Salisbury Neonatal Unit.Ìý Press the play button in the bottom left to see a walkthrough from the front door to, and then around the unit, or click on one of the other icons to explore specific areas of the tour directly.Ìý
Trigger warning!
If you are a parent or carer and wish to use the virtual tour to explore the neonatal unit where your baby was cared for, please make sure you are in a safe space and feel emotionally ready to revisit the unit. Some parents have told us that revisiting the unit, even years down the line, can bring back emotional memories, so please take care.
The unit is a Local Neonatal Unit (LNU). Babies cared for are:
For more information for families who have a baby or babies on the neonatal unit view the unit Padlet here:
Please click here to see the virtual tour of our neonatal Unit:
Useful links:
- neonatal care
- for premature babies
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of ¾¨Ó㴫ý Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
