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Neonatal Education & Training

The Northern Neonatal network has a long history of providing high-quality education. 

Education & Training Resources

 

Psychologically Informed Neonatal Care (PINC): Staff Wellbeing

These resources have been developed to support neonatal staff wellbeing and promote compassionate, Family-Integrated Care. They bring together practical tools and information to support emotional wellbeing, psychological safety, self-reflection, team support, and effective communication with parents and families during challenging situations.

We encourage you to explore these resources and consider how supporting your own wellbeing can positively influence the care and support you provide to babies, families, and colleagues.

Neonatal Psychology Staff Resources Padlet

Access the Neonatal Psychology Staff Resources Padlet to explore a wide range of wellbeing resources, including:

  • Self-care resources (e.g. Mind, C3)
  • Managing anxiety and breathing techniques (e.g. progressive muscle relaxation, square breathing)
  • Mindfulness resources (e.g. Headspace, Calm)
  • Support for you and your family (e.g. Family Lives, YoungMinds)
  • Additional support services (e.g. Nurse Lifeline)
  • Online courses (e.g. Sleepful)
  • Apps (e.g. MindShift CBT, WorryTree)
  • Podcasts (e.g. Miracle Moon, Happy Place

 

Access the Padlet here: Neonatal Psychology Staff Resources Padlet

Neonatal Staff Support Padlet

Access the Neonatal Staff Support Padlet to explore resources on staff wellbeing, psychological safety, reflective practice, creating supportive team cultures, and communicating effectively with parents and families during challenging situations.

Access the Padlet here: Neonatal Staff Support Padlet June 2026

A Compassionate Mind Approach for Neonatal Staff Padlet

Learn more about the Compassionate Mind Approach, a practical framework for understanding and responding to the stress, trauma, and emotional challenges that neonatal staff may experience in their daily work.

Access the Padlet here: A Compassionate Mind Approach for Staff Padlet

 

 

The Northern Neonatal Network gives specialist and intensive neonatal care to babies born in the North East and Cumbria.