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We can supply donor milk anywhere in England and Wales
Our aim is to make donor milk available to any baby who needs it regardless of the location of their birth. We can supply donor milk via safe, cost effective, frozen transport anywhere in England and Wales.
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We are a UK milk bank service supplying milk across England and Wales
During 2017
– donor families donated 2074 litres of milk
– 2079 litres of milk was pasteurised, analysed and bottled
– 1650 litres of donor milk was dispatched to 57 different hospitals and CCGs
(Figures updated December 2017)
Donate Milk
Breast milk donors help to give premature and sick babies the best possible start in life. Find out more about becoming a donor here.
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Receive Milk
If your baby is premature or sick, your health professional may have talked to you about donor breast milk.
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Health Professionals
Donor human milk is recommended by the World Health Organisation, UNICEF and ESPGHAN for premature or vulnerable babies in circumstances where mother’s own milk is not available.
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Welcome to the Northwest Human Milk Bank
The Northwest Human Milk Bank is the largest milk bank in the UK. We are a joint venture between the Countess of Chester and Arrowe Park hospitals, based at the NoW Food Centre at the University of Chester. On average we process 2000 litres of donated breastmilk each year. We can supply donor milk across England and Wales to any hospital that needs it on clinical request.
VIDEO
How easy is it to donate milk? Take a look at this fantastic video created by one of our amazing donors!
(if you experience problems opening this video please take a look at our News section where you can view the video)