Raised so far: £170,222.00
My story
L&D NICU APPEAL 
One in ten babies requires specialist care when they are born
Every year the Luton & Dunstable Hospital’s (L&D) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) treats over 600 premature and critically ill full-term babies. We offer the highest level of neonatal intensive care possible and are one of only three high-level neonatal units in the East of England.
Because of this and an increasing birth rate, demand for our specialist services has significantly outstripped resources and we currently have to turn away around 20 request for a cot each month as the Unit is completely full.
The original neonatal unit at the L&D was built over 30 years ago and was so successful that in 1998 it was upgraded to provide a total of 20 cots. NICU services are constantly responding to adcvances and developments in treatment techniques and technology - saving more lives and giving better outcomes for babies, even if they are born extremely prematurely.
Recognising that our NICU offers such a critical facility, the L&D has managed to squeeze an extra nine cots into the unit giving a total of 29. Although these extra cots were essential, the Unit is now so cramped that there is very little space between each of the cots making it difficult for staff to treat the babies and for parents to stay by their sides. There is also no storage area for all the equipment to be kept and maintained.
We are therefore planning to create a brand new NICU which will enable us to care for many more of the premature and sick babies born across Luton, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
This new state-of-the-art facility will feature leading edge technology and accommodate 46 cots. It will also include much needed facilities for parents who want to stay close to their baby, including overnight accommodation, a breast-feeding room and two family rooms. This will allow the NICU team to support parents more effectively whilst their baby is sick and also when preparing them to take their baby home.
The NHS has allocated £7 million to pay for the new building and will also fund all the additional staffing and running costs for the new Unit. But in order to ensure that babies can be treated in the best possible environment and with the best possible equipment, we are launching the NICU Appeal to raise essential funds to buy additional equipment to go in the new Unit.
We need your help to raise £1.5 million to purchase new medical equipment
The new NICU, with all it’s specialist equipment, will enable us to treat around 300 more babies each year and save even more precious lives. Your support will make a huge difference and we would like to thank you very much for your donation.
If you would like more information about the Appeal, or would like to discuss fundraising ideas, please contact Sarah Newby on 01582 718 043 or sarah.newby@ldh.nhs.uk or visit our website www.ldh.nhs.uk/fundraising
Sarah Newby (Fundraising Manager)
01582 718 043 sarah.newby@ldh.nhs.uk
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For Lilly, and in loving memory of her sister Molly. Donation by Kate & her work colleagues 19/12/08 |
£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid | |
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With thanks for Alex Cameron - from 15 weeks early to, now, a very bouncy 1+ year old Donation by Grumps and Mumps 19/12/08 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid | |
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Keep up the good work! Donation by Merry Xmas 19/12/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Thank you for all your support and hard work. Cian Donohoe born 8/8/08 - 6 weeks early. Donation by Lisa & Neil Donohoe, plus family 30/11/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid | |
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For all of the care and attention given to Luke Williamson for the first 9 weeks of his life we will remain forever grateful. Donation by Alistair & Jannetta 15/11/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Thankyou for giving little Lucas all the care so he can now be home with his family. Donation by Mrs Annli Beard 09/11/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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For the care you gave to Molly and Lilly and all the wonderful, amazing work you do. Donation by Gemma,Michael,Joshua &Nicole 03/11/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Anonymous 23/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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In loving memory of our baby Hazel who was cared for by the most amazing team of people we have ever met - keep up the good work. Donation by Paul, Lyn & Ruby 18/10/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Heres to the L&D team who safely delivered me in April 1973. Can never thank you enough Donation by Matt Clare 17/10/08 |
£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid | |
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For all the love, care & committment given to Austin & Theo during their short lives. Donation by Keith & Pat 09/10/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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In loving memory of molly,thinking of you Lilly.x x x Donation by sam dave and jack 07/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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In loving memory of Austin and Theo Griffith Donation by Sarah, Richard, Madeleine and Eloise 07/10/08 |
£20.00 | |
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For Lilly, Molly & all children who need special care at some stage Donation by Toby, Julia, Jack & Beth 02/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Rachel Lovely 30/09/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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For Dan, Rob, Lilly and Molly. Thankyou xx xx Donation by Louise & David 29/09/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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For Lilly and Molly, Thanks from all the team for the support and care given. Donation by MK Dynamos netball team 29/09/08 |
£85.00 | |
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Thanks for your care and support for Dan, Rob, Lilly and Molly. Donation by Christine & Eamonn O'Donegan 28/09/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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thank you for taking care of Lilly + Molly xx Donation by Nick, Sue + Family 25/09/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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For Dan, Rob, Lilly and Molly. xx Donation by Mark and Emily 25/09/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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For Lilly and Molly and other babies who require special care. Donation by Family and Friends of Neal 23/09/08 |
£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid | |
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For looking after the beautiful Lilly and Molly Donation by Abi 23/09/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Can't think of better cause. Always in my thoughts Dan, Rob and your little princesses Lilly and Molly xxx Donation by Gail Buckland 23/09/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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My sisters were with you in 1971 and now my friend Michelle has told me a touching story. Love and strength to all. Donation by Darren 23/09/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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thank you for looking after dan, rob, lilly and molly x Donation by katy and james 23/09/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Toward the future care of other little babies like Lilly and Molly Donation by John, Jane, Shelley and Danny 23/09/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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With heartfelt thanks for your kindness Donation by Nan Grandad 23/09/08 |
£75.00 | |
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For Dan, Rob Lilly and Molly - thanks for your care of the girls Donation by Bex and Mark O'Hara 23/09/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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For Dan, Rob, Lilly and special thoughts for Molly. Keep up the excellent work for babies and their families. Donation by Ruth and Chris 22/09/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Thank you for all your effort and support given to Rob, Dan, Lily and Molly x x Donation by Daniel and Keely (Ginn) 21/09/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £10,222.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £160,000.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £2,564.41 |
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