Local NICU Access Under Threat | Glasgow News

A Perthshire mum, whose critically ill newborn daughter was saved at Ninewells Hospital, is sounding the alarm after meeting the First Minister — warning that centralizing neonatal care in major cities could force families away from vital local support. Lauren Bruce’s harrowing experience — including a terrifying moment where her daughter might have been transferred to Glasgow — underscores the emotional and medical stakes of losing local NICUs. She’s furious the government treats maternity and neonatal care as separate, ignoring how they’re deeply intertwined. While officials say centralization will deliver top-tier care, Lauren’s plea echoes a growing concern: how do we protect the most vulnerable babies without breaking families apart? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30c4ee044e572fc7