Beacon CRM Cyber Security Data Incident
Last updated – 10:50 on 17/08/2026 Group B Strep Support (GBSS) uses a system called Beacon CRM to keep records of people who support, volunteer with, donate to, campaign with, work with or contact the […]
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NHS England’s new Sepsis Framework includes commitment on group B Strep prevention in babies
Yesterday, NHS England published its new Sepsis Modern Service Framework, setting out how it intends to improve the prevention, identification and management of sepsis and serious infections over the next decade. For families affected by group B Strep, and for […]
GBSS and Professor Philip Steer launch landmark textbook on group B Strep
A new medical textbook on group B Strep – the first dedicated clinical textbook on the subject – has been launched. Co-edited by Professor Philip Steer and GBSS Chief Executive Jane Plumb, the book brings […]
Baroness Amos’s report must lead to action
This week Baroness Amos published the final report of the Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation. Recognising the contribution of families and staff We are grateful to everyone who shared their experiences to inform this […]
GBSS Chief Executive, Jane Plumb, appointed to the National Maternity & Neonatal Taskforce
We’re pleased to share that our Chief Executive, Jane Plumb, has been appointed to the UK Government’s National Maternity & Neonatal Taskforce Charity & Third Sector Expert Reference Group, through her role as Chair of […]
Ockenden report highlights need to prevent avoidable harm in maternity care
The final report of Donna Ockenden’s independent review into maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust was published today. The review draws on the experiences of more than 2,500 families. It sets […]
Dr Geeta Kumar OBE joins GBSS Clinical Advisory Panel
We are really pleased to welcome Dr Geeta Kumar OBE to the Group B Strep Support (GBSS) Clinical Advisory Panel. The panel is a core part of how we work. It brings together clinicians from across maternity […]
A new clinical textbook on group B Strep – the first of its kind
We’re really pleased to share the launch of a new medical textbook on group B Strep, published by Elsevier and co‑edited by Professor Philip Steer, Chair of GBSS’s Clinical Advisory Panel and our Chief Executive, […]
GBSS CEO attends Royal Garden Party following RCOG nomination
It was a very special moment for GBSS last month. Our Chief Executive, Jane Plumb, attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, following a nomination from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, RCOG. She […]
GBSS Virtual Conference 2026 a huge success
We’re delighted to announce that our annual virtual GBS in Pregnancy and Babies Conference was a huge success . With the GBS3 trial results expected later this year, this year’s conference came at a key […]
