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We recently made a donation to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for the Buscot Ward. The unit specialises in the care of babies born prematurely. One recent case in particular was a baby Henry Fry who was born in the 27th week of pregnancy at the hospital. Henry, who is now about 8lb in weight received 15 weeks of treatment on Buscot Ward. Henry's parents have now started fund raising for the ward and hope to raise at least £6,000.

One in ten babies born at the hospital is treated on Busctot Ward, and last year over 600 babies were admitted.

About 7% of births in England and Wales are premature, or born before 37 weeks - with 0.5% born before 28 weeks, according to newborns charity 'Tommy's'.

The picture shows our local area representative, Kate Palmer, presenting our cheque to Sister Helena Barnes.

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