2012 Charities & Health Profs call for routine GBS screening

Group B Strep Support and other leading charities, along with health professionals have sent a letter to the Secretary of State for Health asking that all women in the late stages of pregnancy are routinely offered screening for group B Strep. Below is the letter we have sent to Mr Hunt and we would welcome your support.

In countries where screening is routine, the number of reported GBS infections in newborn babies has fallen, while in the UK the number of reported cases continues to rise. There is an urgent need for action as the longer the status quo remains the more babies will needlessly die or suffer serious life-long disability.

The UK National Screening Committee is currently considering whether routine screening should be made available across the UK. They meet on Tuesday, 13th November 2012 to make a decision on this important issue.

You can read the letter to Mr Hunt by clicking here.