Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital | Grove Lane, Smethwick, Birmingham B66 2QT| West Midlands

We have been working with the unit since July 2025 and would encourage anyone interested in raising funds through us for the Neonatal unit to get in touch and discuss how you can get involved – the feeling of having made a tangible difference is simply incredible and very rewarding!

27+ weeks

Level of unit/gestation of baby

cots

Stacey Shaw

Matron

850

Babies treated per annum

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Current Appeals

The clinical team have requested two SLE6000N Ventilators to help babies with their breathing in the first few critical days and weeks.

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SLE 6000N Ventilator – Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Neonatal Unit

£485

£50,000

Current NeoHero

Would you or someone you know like to volunteer as a NeoHero and support your local neonatal unit? Ickle Pickles’ NeoHeroes support NICU parents, fundraise and contribute to the relationship between the charity and their neonatal unit.

You can help parents with a newborn or baby in neonatal intensive care at one of Ickle Pickles’ coffee mornings, get involved with fundraising events or raise awareness of prematurity.

Get in touch at info@icklepickles.org if you think you could be a NeoHero.

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Where Are We?

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital | Grove Lane, Smethwick, Birmingham B66 2QT| West Midlands

Get Involved

Every bit of support counts. You can make a difference by taking on a challenge, hosting an event, or setting up a monthly donation to benefit this neonatal unit. Explore our fundraising ideas and support the one in thirteen babies born prematurely. Dive into the fun and make a difference today!

Does your company support a local charity?

Please nominate Ickle Pickles to help fund our life-saving work for sick and premature babies.

Need help running your own event?

Ickle Pickles Fundraising Contact: Michelle Benjama
Get in touch with Michelle today via email at: Michelle@icklepickles.org

The Incubator Ball

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the prestigious Langham Hotel in London on 12 March 2027, from 6:45 PM until midnight. Let’s unite to support vulnerable babies and their families in need!

12/03/2027

The Langham Hotel London

£140 P/P

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London Landmarks Half Marathon – 10 year anniversary

The 10th anniversary of the London Landmarks Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, 4 April 2027. The highly popular closed-road event will celebrate a decade of running through the City of London and City of Westminster with special anniversary festivities.

04/04/2027

Pall Mall, London, SW1Y

£45 P/P

Join Our NICU Families Play Session!

Are you a NICU family looking to connect with others on a similar journey? Come along to our peer-to-peer support play session in Dulwich.

Monthly 11am – 11.45am

Dulwich ArtPlay Pavilion (SE21 7AD)

Big Red Bus – Queen Elizabeth & Lewisham Hospital’s NICU Summer Play

Experience a delightful summer play session at the Big Red Bus Playgroup in Charlton Park. This special event for NICU families offers a chance to connect, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in sensory play activities for young children. Share your experiences in a supportive environment.

19/08/2026

Cemetery Lane entrance of Charlton Park, SE7 8UB

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Birmingham Running Festival

Join us for a unique opportunity to run a Junior Fun Run, 5k, 10k or Half Marathon.

20/12/2026

Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT

£10 P/P

Bungee jump for sick & prem babies

Looking for a thrill? Try bungee jumping! Choose from various fantastic jump locations with stretching views of London, for example, at Battersea Park or Coram’s Field, or at Tatton Park or Salford Quays (near Manchester) on several dates.

Various locations and dates available

£85 P/P

Global Adventure Challenge

Take on a challenge in support of Ickle Pickles.

Challenges are ongoing throughout the year

Everywhere

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Hoka Hackney Half Marathon

Dash through 13.1 miles of East London with live music, a buzzing atmosphere and entertainment following you each step of the way and support vulnerable babies and their families.

16/04/2027

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20

£60 P/P

Ickle Pickles Hampshire Incubator Ball

Come and join us for a fun night out to support vulnerable babies and their families in Hampshire. Get your friends and family together to make a difference for sick and premature babies at our Hampshire Incubator Ball.

07/11/2026 6.30pm until midnight

The Village Hotel, Portsmouth, Lakeshore Drive, Cosham, PO6 3FR

£55 P/P

Ickle Pickles 28k Incubator Push

Help us raise essential funds for sick and premature babies and join our 28k Incubator Push.

26/09/2026 10:00-16:00

Finsbury Park, Endymion Road, London, N4 1EE

£14 P/P

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Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Tonbridge Rd, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QJ | Kent

We developed a relationship with Pembury in the very first years of the charity being established and purchased some chairs for kangaroo care cuddles. However, due to staff changes and various factors our involvement with them seemed to pause until 2022 when a new member of our team (a prem Mum), took on a fundraising challenge for them which helped us re-ignite our relationship and gain us presence on the unit once again.