NEC UK (Necrotising Enterocolitis) strives to advance research and improve care and outcomes for our babies. We work together with clinicians and researchers on amazing projects like Jemma. Hello, my name is Jemma and I am a Paediatric Doctor based in Newcastle upon Tyne. I am undertaking training to specialise in children’s gut and liver disorders. I passionately believe in research to improve the lives of patients and families affected by these conditions. My research focus

October 2019 NEC UK was able to facilitate two family days in the UK, one in Oxfordshire the other West Yorkshire. The family days were open to any family who has been affected by NEC, together we celebrated our survivors and honoured our babies whose memories we hold in our hearts. It was lovely to meet families face to face and to be able to share our journeys, ask questions and bring the support and togetherness of the NEC UK online community to a physical presence. The ch