Neonatal Unit
Major improvement works to upgrade our neonatal ventilation system have been carried out over the past six months. The project is near completion, and we are pleased with how it has progressed. We’d like to update you on some of the latest developments we hope you find helpful:
- The commissioning of works carried out on our neonatal unit is now complete.
- Our constructors have now officially handed over the unit, back to the trust.
- There are a number of infection, prevention and control tests and processes we must follow and are now completing.
- We have a provisional date for a full return and reopening of the unit of week commencing 29 January 2024.
The estates department and neonatal team, as well as our main building contractors, have been working very hard to complete these works within the agreed time frame and we’d like to thank you and your families for your patience and understanding during this time.
About the Service / Department
The unit at Watford General Hospital is a Level 2 neonatal unit providing care for infants born from 28 weeks gestation who require high dependency care, short-term intensive care and special care to premature and sick infants.
Location
The unit is located on Level 3 of the Maternity Unit at Watford General Hospital, adjacent to Delivery Suite.
Consultants
Consultant Neonatologist, Dr Chaniyil Ramesh
Consultant Neonatologist/Clinical Director, Dr Emmanuel Quist-Therson
Service / Department contact details
Tel: 01923 217392/7928
Fax: 01923 217790
GP contact details
Dr Ramesh's secretary, 01923 217695
Dr Quist-Therson's secretary, 01923 217248
Contacting the Trust
Please contact the relevant Trust switchboard if you require further information or assistance:
Watford General Hospital switchboard: 01923 244366
Hemel Hempstead Hospital switchboard: 01442 213141
St Albans City Hospital switchboard: 01727 866122