York SCBU Support Group

15/03/2026

Wishing all our York SCBU mums, past and present, a very happy Mother's Day 💜🌸

The babies currently on the unit have some beautiful presents and cards for their mummies today.

Sending you all lots of love ###

09/03/2026

We’re calling on York’s businesses, community groups and quiz lovers to join us for a fun-filled quiz night on Wednesday 8 July — all to support the Tiny Lives Appeal! 💛

Hosted by York Sports Club, it’s the perfect chance to get a team together, enjoy pizza and chips, and take on some friendly competition while helping raise vital funds for babies cared for in the Neonatal Unit at York Hospital.

Teams of 4–6 can enter for £20 per person, with all proceeds helping us reach our £100,000 target to make the unit calmer, more comfortable and more family‑friendly.

If you fancy a great night out for an amazing cause, grab your teammates and book your spot at https://www.yshospitalscharity.org/support-us/quiz-night-for-tiny-lives

19/02/2026

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The next dates for our peer support group run by our outreach team!

Open to all past and present families, please join us for a catch up, meet other families and ask general question’s & advise from our team ❤️

16/02/2026

15/02/2026

Our Tiny Lives Appeal has reached an incredible £50,000 — halfway to our £100,000 goal!

Thank you to all the incredible individuals, organisations and businesses who have contributed to this milestone.

Every pound is helping create a more comfortable, calming and family‑focused Neonatal Unit for the 375 babies who begin their lives here every year.

Read more at https://ow.ly/8Xzt50Y9PoB

03/02/2026

As we head closer to February half term we would like to remind you about the SCBU family passes we offer!
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We hold day passes to either Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park and Beetle Bank Farm & Wildlife Sanctuary and we offer these out for FREE to any SCBU families, both past and present. They are both open over half term, and then going forward please check their websites to see opening days and times as they can vary!
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There's plenty of availability throughout the next few months but we are starting to receive some bookings, so if you have a date in mind then please do get in touch to get booked in and enjoy a day out with your family. Simply email scbufamilydays@gmail.com and we’ll do the rest 😊🐐🐖🦆
(Please state the date you'd like on your email.)
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If you have previously used the passes, you are more than welcome to take advantage again, assuming dates are available!

27/01/2026

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27/01/2026

York Hospital SCBU has a temporary new home on Ward 12 👶

This planned move means we can carry out an exciting transformation of York’s Special Care Baby Unit, without disturbing vital care to our tiniest patients.

When complete, the new SCBU will be a modern, state-of-the-art environment where babies can grow stronger and healthier, with improved facilities to better support parents during their baby’s stay.

Where to find SCBU's temporary home:
1️⃣ Go to junction 5 on the main corridor
2️⃣ Take the lift or stairs to the first floor
3️⃣ Head toward Ward 12

The refurbishment is expected to finish in summer 2026, when SCBU will return to its newly upgraded home 💙

If you're interested in supporting our new facility, visit the York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity website to find out more about the Tiny Lives Appeal ➡️ https://www.yshospitalscharity.org/support-us/tiny-lives-appeal

22/01/2026

The York Neonatal Unit is pleased to announce that renovation work on the ward will begin next week.

During this time, the unit will be temporarily relocated within the hospital. For the next few months, we will be based on Ward 12, as the SCBU unit will be out of use while the work is carried out.

We would like to reassure all parents that this temporary move will not affect the care their babies receive. The refurbishment will bring significant improvements and greatly enhance the experience for families.

The new ward will offer larger bed spaces, allowing parents to stay overnight with their baby. There will also be a dedicated counselling room, new facilities including reclining chairs, and improved parent accommodation such as two double bedsits. In addition, the unit will feature an accessible lounge and kitchen area, along with new accessible shower and toilet facilities.

We are very excited about these improvements and look forward to welcoming families into the new ward.

12/01/2026

A M A Z O N W I S H L I S T 💕
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We have now updated our Amazon Wishlist. It can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/BIHEPT3P794T
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Thank you in advance, as ever, for your kindness and ongoing support to our SCBU families ✨

12/01/2026

Happy New Year ✨
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It’s another HUGE rollover week with the Charity Lottery this week where you could win a whopping £3400 😱🍀
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You can support York SCBU through this lottery scheme for just a £1 a week and you would be helping raise valuable funds to go to York SCBU whilst potentially winning something too!! The link to sign up can be found here: https://www.yourcharitylottery.org.uk/who-we-help/our-beneficiaries/children-young-people/york-special-care-baby-unit/
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If anyone has any questions please get in touch but please spread the word! As ever, THANK YOU so much for all your ongoing support and good luck if you’re a player 💛