Working to stop GBS infection in babies
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Earlier this week, Group B Strep Support was honoured to be represented by Jane and Oliver at The Future of Sepsis Care event on the Terrace at the Houses of Parliament. Huge thanks to Lord […]
The Government has published its renewed Women’s Health Strategy, with a renewed emphasis on listening to women and people, choice and empowerment. That is so important. For parents and families affected by group B Strep […]
Group B Strep Support has submitted evidence to the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation in England, led by Baroness Valerie Amos. This investigation matters. Too many babies are still becoming seriously ill or dying because […]
In this sponsored post, Tozers, a member of our legal panel, share the story of their client J and his family, who they supported in bringing a medical negligence claim for compensation. In J’s case, […]
We’re really pleased to share a new short explainer video about group B Strep. Designed to be clear and easy to understand, the video explains what GBS is, why it matters, and the potential risks […]
