The neonatal unit in St Helier Hospital has received a donation for new equipment from a pre-school in Bookham.

Children, staff and parents of Bus Stop Pre-School in Bookham raised £1,500 for an oxygen monitor.

Marion Louki, director of midwifery and gynaecology, said: "We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in the Bus Stop’s fundraising campaign. This generous donation will fund a new oxygen saturation monitor for babies who need it in the maternity unit.

“The fundraising started small with occasional bake-sales, but has now resulted in Kate (Bus Stop’s owner) running a half marathon, and the entire pre-school doing a sponsored walk/toddle.

"What a fabulous effort! There are now more plans to hold a yearly fundraiser for the unit, which our staff could not be more pleased about."

The Bus Stop Pre-School is located on the Polesden Lacey Estate.