Table 1

Estimated annual costs of nursing staff for the two models for neonatal care with average bed occupancies of 70–90%, Trent region: BAPM 2001 standards

Average bed occupancyCosts in £ millions
Three lead centresSix lead centres
70%13.24212.826
75%12.94012.525
80%12.41411.999
85%12.23611.941
90%11.82611.409