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A fully trained Consultant Ophthalmologist provides a full screening service for retinopathy ofprematurity across East Lancs.All Neonatal Consultants run an antenatal advisory service for prospective parents whenabnormalities have been detected in utero, to plan postnatal management. The new appointeemaybe be expected to contribute to this.The Obstetric service in LWNC is provided by 18 Consultants. Antenatal care provision occurs atBlackburn, Rossendale, Accrington and LWNC. In addition there is Caseload midwifery careprovision for women needing increased support. The Obstetric service provides an Ultrasoundservice on both sites, Burnley General and Royal Blackburn Hospitals. Dating scans includingnuchal translucency screening and 20 week anomaly scans are routinely performed.In addition there is a Level 3 scanning service for foetal anomalies. A Multiple pregnancy clinic isin place. Medical antenatal clinics run on both hospital sites.