Over 350 Year 7 & 8 pupils from Bingley Grammar School will be taking on a 10K Canal Walk during the summer raising vital funds for Bradford Hospitals' Charity - Big NNU Appeal.

Bradford Hospitals Charity is working alongside the Neonatal Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary to raise £3 million to create extra accommodation for mums and dads to stay close to their babies.

Bradford's Neonatal Unit cares for up to 500 premature and sick babies each year. Around one baby in 10 requires admission to the unit, which takes babies from all over the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Staff provide intensive care treatments to babies born as early as 23 weeks.

Plans for the refurbishment and expansion of the current unit promise to transform the experience of neonatal care for thousands of families across the region. Alongside superb clinical care, they can expect to find comfort, support and space for reflection in a facility which includes:

An additional five, en-suite bedrooms, making it possible for more families to stay closer to their babies and reduce the potential for further anxiety

Refurbished living and kitchen spaces, where parents can prepare food, eat, and entertain their new babys brothers and sisters more easily

A tranquil garden sanctuary where siblings can play and family members can find a quiet corner to talk, process what can sometimes be difficult news and consider how best to move forwards

A dedicated indoor play area with toys, games and a selection of books to help distract and calm siblings who may be feeling worried or unsettled.