ADAPT was set up in December 1995 by Rob and Fiona Morris, following the birth of their son Harry the previous year. Harry was born at 29 weeks and despite weighing a promising three pounds, he was a very sick baby with chronic lung disease. He was on the neonatal unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary for nine months before going home on oxygen.

Although the medical care of Harry had been excellent, there were times when Rob and Fiona felt very alone, despite the support of family and friends. Their experiences were not ones they could share with most other parents. It was the contact with parents who were also going through the daily ups and downs of having a baby on the unit, that prompted them to set up ADAPT.

ADAPT is a support network for families in Leicester/ Leicestershire & Rutland who have had either a premature baby or baby needing special neonatal care. This support is available when a baby is in a neonatal/special care baby unit and afterwards when the baby is home with his/her family. 

ADAPT is a charitable, independent organisation set up by parents who themselves have experienced the trauma and anxiety of having a baby on a neonatal unit. It is managed by a voluntary committee, mostly made up of individuals who are all familiar with what families go through when they have a sick baby.

ADAPT provides a service to anyone involved with the care of a baby on the neonatal unit and can put you in touch with other parents and families who have been through a similar experience.

Should you wish to talk to an understanding parent who is an empathic listener, or speak to our Family Support Co-ordinator email info@prembabies.co.uk

Visit www.prembabies.co.uk for more information.