National Neonatal Audit Programme

One in seven babies in the UK need specialist care when they are born. They may be born too early, with a low birth weight or have a medical condition. Since 2006, our clinical audit aims to improve care to these babies.

Annual report on 2020 data

Published in March 2022, our latest report highlights key findings and recommendations.

The report cover features a photo by Ben Turner, father to Olive, who tells us: "Olive was born at 29 weeks 3 days by caesarean. This picture was taken post treatment. This was an important milestone for us as Olive finally came off low flow oxygen."

Annual report

About the audit

The NNAP assesses whether babies admitted to neonatal units in England, Scotland and Wales receive consistent high quality care, and identify areas for quality improvement.

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Case studies

Our series of case studies illustrate how hospitals have used the audit to identify and implement quality improvement activities - and improve patient care.

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Detailed results

NNAP Online is our interactive reporting tool. You can view and compare the audit's results for a specific neonatal unit or network for results since 2014.

Go to NNAP Online

For parents and carers - what does NNAP do?

We ask doctors and nurses to record data about your baby, such as temperature, screening for eye disorders and medicines, as well as consultation with you.

We describe areas that are good, and that could be better. This helps hospitals, neonatal networks, and those who plan healthcare, improve care for these babies.

Your baby's care - guide to our annual report

Your baby's information - how we use this

Related news

News

Announcement

16 June 2022

Enter the NNAP photo competition 2022

Has your baby been cared for in a neonatal unit in England or Wales? If so, why not enter our photo competition?

Press release

12 May 2022

RCPCH calls on incoming NI MLAs to prioritise children and form an Executive

Following the Northern Ireland elections in early May, and as parties look to form an Executive, our Officer for Ireland responds.

Media response

30 March 2022

RCPCH and BAPM statement – response to the Ockenden review

On 30 March 2022 Donna Ockenden published the ‘findings, conclusions and essential actions’ following her independent review of maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.