70 years ago, Radiometer launched the world’s first commercially available blood gas analyser. Now, 24 million patients a year are benefitting from the venture of what used to be a small Danish company.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has launched its first ‘Challenge’ funding call to tackle inequalities in maternity care. A diverse research consortium will be established by the funding and, over five years, will deliver research and capacity building.

On 8th March more than 150 guests attended the 12th annual Ickle Pickles Incubator Ball, which raised over £70,000 for intensive care equipment for neonatal units in London and the London neonatal transfer service.

BAPM has opened consultation for its new document Recognising uncertainty: an integrated framework for palliative care in perinatal medicine. The document is to be published later in the year and BAPM is inviting comments at the present time.

Vygon’s Expert Umbilical neonatal catheter, a new umbilical catheter designed to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in preterm neonates, is now being used by a number of NHS trusts nationwide.

Tommy’s Joint Policy Unit is calling on all political parties to commit to the transformative change needed to save more babies’ lives.

A new government campaign - Start for Life’s ‘if they could tell you’ - has launched to support parents to help build secure bonds to help nurture their baby’s future mental health.

The Thirlwall Inquiry is set to deepen understanding of the culture of neonatal units following events at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Research is taking place into every neonatal unit in England and the conduct of all staff including managers, nursing and medical staff.

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a scheme to formally recognise the devastating loss of a baby during pregnancy. Parents can now choose to receive a certificate as a record of their loss.

The House of Lords Preterm Birth Committee is asking for your opinions on the prevention and consequences of preterm birth. Interested individuals and organisations are invited to share their views by 27 March.

With funds raised by the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust (OFSCBT) charity, Central Medical Supplies has provided 12 Kanmed BabyBeds for a neonatal unit in Kent.

The Health Professional Academy, an online learning channel for healthcare professionals that provides free CPD (continuing professional development) and learning resources, has launched two new modules.