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Northern Neonatal Network

The Northern Neonatal Network gives specialist and intensive neonatal care to babies born in the North East and Cumbria.

Welcome to NorNet

The Northern Neonatal Network website offers information about its 10 neonatal units in the North East of England and North Cumbria. It is part of the 13 Managed Clinical Networks for neonatal care in the UK, re-designated as “Operational Delivery Networks” in England in April 2013.

Formed following Department of Health recommendations, the Network ensures quality care for babies and families. Governed by a Board comprising representatives from Provider NHS Trusts and healthcare professionals, it also includes parent representatives.

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We have provided neonatal care to 2344 babies

Our Hospitals

The Northern Neonatal Network is one of the largest of the neonatal networks in England.  There are ten hospitals in our network, stretching from the borders of Cumbria and Northumberland down past the Tees valley into North Yorkshire.

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The Northern Neonatal Network gives specialist and intensive neonatal care to babies born in the North East and Cumbria.