Neonatal Incubators - FOI Response Register

1. How many neonatal incubators does the health board possess?
2. How many neonatal incubators are currently operational – i.e. in full working order?
3. At which sites are neonatal incubators located within the health board?
4. In the last 12 months until October 1, 2024, how many induced birthing procedures have been cancelled due to a lack of access to incubators?
5. How many expectant mothers had to be referred to another health board for an induced birth?
6. How many expectant mothers had to be referred to another health board for an induced birth due to a lack of access to a neonatal incubator?

NHS Shetland does not have a NNU and therefore does not have a neonatal incubator. All women who are identified as being high risk are transferred to the mainland for delivery. This includes when there is an expected need for a neonatal cot.