Nothing prepares you for the shock of having a sick newborn child, especially when that baby is critically ill and requires intensive treatment.

No-one can take away the fears, the emotions and the worry that all parents go through at this time - but we hope that through our support and practical help, we can encourage everyone through difficult times, and share in some of the good times as well!

BIBS is run by volunteers, most of whom are parents of children who required special care at birth. We can relate to the fears, emotions and pain of parents with critically ill babies as we've been there too.

Activities include regular coffee evenings on the Buscot ward, running a small library of books and clothing, producing information leaflets and liaising with local media to raise the awareness of the issues surrounding premature and sick babies.

See our Parents' Guide in full, or ask one of the nurses on the ward for a copy of our leaflet.