Barnet Hospital

Barnet Hospital | Wellhouse Ln, Barnet EN5 3DJ | Greater London

We have been working with the lovely Starlight neonatal team in Barnet since the start of 2024.
The neonatal unit is on level 2 of Barnet Hospital, next to the antenatal clinic and opposite Galaxy ward and the children’s outpatient department.

The Starlight unit was the first UK neonatal unit to provide 10 individualised care rooms for family-centred developmental care where parents can stay throughout the neonatal journey. This allows parents to learn valuable skills and knowledge while being supported by trained staff to confidently care for their baby.

27+ weeks

Level of unit/gestation of baby

cots

Claire Hart

Sister/ Matron

500

Babies treated per annum

Sidney’s Story

Tubes and monitors surrounded him. I felt so desperate to protect him. All I kept thinking was that I did this, my body let him down. The guilt weighed heavily on me, but I knew deep down it was not my fault.

Percy’s Story

From the moment our journey began, I made a promise to myself: to raise funds and awareness for the charities that supported us. Among these, Ickle Pickles played a crucial role.

Our Ambassador Gemma Collis’ Story

I just wanted to say how enormously honoured and proud I am to be named an Ambassador for the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity!

Malik and Muna’s Story

The doctor told us that our twins had no chance of survival. Viability is 24 weeks gestation and I was only 22 weeks + 2 days.

Honey’s Story

For the first few weeks of her life, I could not hold my baby; I could not feed my baby; I felt like we were in a living nightmare.

Harry & Harley’s Story

They gave the twins a 0% chance of survival and we discussed ‘comfort care’ which basically means no medical intervention. This was unthinkable to me.

Ruby’s and Scarlett’s story

We were delighted and nervous to be having more than one baby. However, we quickly became aware of the complications of twin pregnancy and were diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome at 16 weeks

Charlotte’s story

She spent 41 days on a ventilator and it was five weeks before I could have my first cuddle with her.

Arabella’s Story

I was told that it would be likely that I would have to deliver our baby in the coming days. If we were really lucky, we would make it to 30 weeks, but they needed to find me a bed in a hospital with a level 3 neonatal unit.

Charlie’s Story

Our NICU story begins with the birth of our first son, Charlie, in March 2008. I found myself in premature labour at just 28 weeks and 2 days.

Stories

Could you share your story to raise awareness of the neonatal journey? If you’re ready to share your experience on Ickle Pickles’ website, consider our prompts to craft the unique story of your Ickle Pickle.

Current Appeals

The team have requested help with the redecorating of their ten Rooming in rooms to make them more family-friendly and welcoming. This will include home comforts, soft furnishings and a welcoming environment – that’s where we come in!

Barnet Hospital

Parent room refurbishment – Barnet

£25,111

£26,000

Current NeoHero

NeoHeroes Suzie and Jo, two mums with neonatal experience at Starlight, actively support other families on similar journeys.

They organise bake sales and the Starlight summer party with the nursing team, planning many events throughout the year.

To get involved and help raise funds and awareness for the unit, please contact suzieandjo@icklepickles.org.

Become a Neohero

Where Are We?

Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

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

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