At Intercity, we’re always looking for ways to put people first. That
doesn’t just relate to the way we do business, but also to the way that we can help others through local charitable initiatives. One partnership we’re particularly proud of is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (‘NICU’) and Special Care Baby Unit (‘SCABU’) at Bolton Hospital.

In support of the charity Intercity provides the local Intercity office in Horwich with a tuck shop where colleagues and visitors can buy confectionery and all proceeds go to the Special Care for Special babies charity as well as doing other adhoc fundraising throughout the year. 

Back in October 2015, one of our Intercity colleagues, Naome Harrison, gave birth to her baby Max. At 31 weeks, he was premature and taken straight to the Bolton ‘Special Baby Unit’, one of three dedicated centres for excellence in Greater Manchester, where they provide specialist care for sick and premature babies.

When Max was born, he needed assistance to breathe and was ventilated due to him being underdeveloped.  He stayed in hospital in NICU & SCABU for 5 weeks in total where the committed staff cared for him both night and day until he was strong enough to go home. The teams of staff do an amazing job not just in caring for the sick babies there, but also in supporting the parents in what is undoubtedly a difficult time.

Fast-forward 2 ½ years, Max is a happy and healthy boy just like any other child his age.