Terms of Reference

We have agreed the following terms of reference for our inquiry:

An inquiry into the progress in implementing the recommendations of the expert group on Neonatal Services and delivery of the All Wales Neonatal Standards; including:

• Arrangements for monitoring the implementation of the All Wales Neonatal Standards, in line with the British Association of Perinatal Medicine’s staffing standards and the Health Commission Wales review.  

• The Welsh Government’s long term strategy for improving neonatal care and whether it is seen as an integrated part of maternity services.

• Consideration of how the Welsh Government plans to increase the number of neonatal nurses, midwives and neonatal consultants.

• Funding arrangements for the development of round-the-clock access to dedicated neonatal transport services available to all units in Wales.

• Increased support for parents.

• The impact of NHS reforms on neonatal services in Wales.
  

• Screening for hearing loss.