Torbay Hospital

Torbay Special Care Unit has 10 cots and cares for babies from 32 weeks gestation

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay Hospital

Maternity Unit, Level 3, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA

01803 654602

Look around Torbay Neonatal Unit

Content not to be used without permission of the SW Neonatal ODN, please contact:  swneonatalnetwork@uhbw.nhs.uk

 Information about the neonatal unit

  • Via main maternity reception 24 hours a day.

  • Always speak to the nurse who is looking after your baby or the nurse in charge.

  • Nurse caring for baby or the nurse in charge

  • Doctors

    Mornings 08.30

    Afternoons 17.30

    Evenings 20:45

    Nurses

    Handover time – 07.30 -08.00, 19.30 – 20.00

  • Mums who are trying to establish a routine or have a very premature baby will be invited to stay over. We do not have separate parent accommodation.

 Visiting policy

  • Parents are welcome on the Neonatal Unit 24 hours a day.

    Siblings are welcome on the Neonatal Unit any time provided they are supervised by a parent.

  • Grandparents are welcome to visit between 5pm and 8pm, or with consultation with the nurse in charge.

    Extended family and friends are welcome to visit between 5pm and 8pm.

  • Maximum of two visitors at any one time.

    Anyone with a cough or cold may be asked to refrain from visiting.

  • Wash hands on entry and exit and use of alcohol gel at each bed space.

Meet the team

  • Dr Esther Morris

  • Matron: Bex Hudson

    Neonatal Unit Manager: Tracey Hardy