The number of full-term babies (gestation greater than 36 weeks) admitted within 28 days of birth to a neonatal unit, expressed as a percentage of all full-term births.
This indicator aims to reduce the number of avoidable admissions of full-term babies to neonatal care and overall improve the safety of maternity services.
There are no planned future updates for this indicator. The methodology for the indicator requires review, this is not actively being progressed at this time.
Legacy unique identifier: P01795