Paediatrics and Neonataology

The paediatric and neonatal clinical unit is based at Russells Hall Hospital and consists of three separate areas:

Neonatal unit
Paediatric ward
Paediatric outpatients

The neonatal unit is a service for newborn babies. If a baby is discharged then re-admitted, the baby will go on to the paediatric unit. The paediatric unit treats babies and children up to the age of 16 years old.

The multi-disciplinary team works closely with other departments within the Trust and external partners such as Primary Care Trusts, Social Services and GPs to provide a high standard of care for babies, children and young people.

Neonatal Unit (Second Floor, East Wing)

The neonatal unit has 18 cots – three neonatal intensive care, two high dependency and 13 special care cots. There are three cubicles for babies requiring isolation and we have 4 cots in the maternity unit where we deliver transitional care.

You can now view a virtual 3D tour of the neonatal unit by clicking below.

Paediatric Ward (Second Floor, East Wing)

The paediatric ward has 41 beds, divided into nine side rooms with en-suite facilities, eight four-bedded bays and a resuscitation room. There are:

Dedicated bays for observation including an examination room
Day case area
Dedicated adolescent area with single-sex facilities and a sitting room

There are facilities for parents including:

A parent’s room
A quiet sitting adolescent room
Toilets and bathroom
Beds are provided at the child’s/young person’s bedside for a parent or carer to reside overnight

Children’s Outpatients Department (Ground floor, East Wing)

The children’s outpatients department provides clinics for general paediatrics, neonatology, diabetes, respiratory, neurodevelopment and emotional/behavioural clinics. There is also a dedicated assessment unit and nursery with therapists based in the unit. It provides excellent support to children with various disabilities.

How to access the service

Visiting times

Anytime for parents and carers (but limited to 2 people at the bedside)
For other visitors:
- 10:00 – 12:00
- 15:00 – 18:00

This service is available at:

Russells Hall Hospital

Where to find us

Second floor (neonatal unit and ward C2), east wing, Russells Hall Hospital
Ground floor (outpatients), east wing, Russells Hall Hospital

Telephone numbers

(01384) 456111 (Switchboard)
Extension 3364 or 3016 (Neonatal unit)
Extension 2703 (Children’s ward)
Extension 1280 (Children’s outpatients)
Extension 3280 (Safeguarding Hub)

Russells Hall Hospital

Key Staff

Management team

Dr Rajvinder Uppal – Clinical director

Karen Anderson – Head of Children’s Services

Nursing leads

Lucy Rozga – Matron (Paediatrics)

Louise Garratt (C2) – Lead nurse

Nicola Thompson – Matron (Neonatal Unit)