A BUSINESS event in Bradford this month will explore the impact that having a baby in hospital has on local families.

Members of Bradford Hospitals’ Charity 100 Club – as well as those interested in joining – will meet at Bradford Royal Infirmary on Thursday, March 16.

Sharon Miller, the director of Bradford Hospitals’ Charity - the official NHS charity of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - will update guests on the charity’s BIG Neonatal Appeal, which aims to fund extra accommodation for parents wishing to stay near their babies while they are in the Neonatal Unit.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ishfaq Farooq, Director of MyLahore - which is catering for the event - with Chair of Bradford Hospitals’ Charity Dr Max McleanIshfaq Farooq, Director of MyLahore - which is catering for the event - with Chair of Bradford Hospitals’ Charity Dr Max Mclean (Image: Bradford Teaching Hospitals)

Neonatal consultant, Aishin Lok, explained: “It’s incredibly difficult for parents who find themselves having a baby in hospital.

"We always encourage them to be involved in the care of their babies while they are in our unit, but we have a limited number of bedrooms and it’s a tough decision for us to make when we must decide which parents use them.

"The Trust’s paediatric team will also showcase gaming karts funded by Bradford Hospitals’ Charity, used to relax and distract children and young people when they are receiving treatment at BRI."

Any businesses interested can find out more by calling the Bradford Hospitals’ Charity Team on 01274 274809 or by completing the form at https://bradfordhospitalscharity.org/the-100-club/