• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Cart Facebook Twitter
Donate
  • About us
    • Who we are
    • What we do
    • Work for us
    • Contact us
  • News
  • Media

Group B Strep Support HomepageGroup B Strep Support

Working to stop GBS infection in babies

Helpline: 0330 120 0796
New to this site? START HERE →
Quick guide: What is Group B Strep?
Why and when should I test for group B Strep?
What does my test result mean?
Group B Strep infection – know the symptoms
  • Home
  • Information & Support
    • About Group B Strep
      • Group B Strep and pregnancy
      • I’ve tested positive for group B Strep
      • After your baby is born
      • Information if you’re not pregnant
      • Frequently asked questions
    • Group B Strep testing
      • When and why to order a group B Strep test
      • Different types of group B Strep tests
      • Where to order a group B Strep test
      • What does my test result mean?
    • Group B Strep infection in babies
      • Symptoms of group B Strep infection in babies
      • Treating babies for GBS infection
      • After your baby’s GBS infection
      • Group B Strep and stillbirth
      • Making a complaint or taking legal action
    • Support
      • Contact our Helpline
      • Bereavement Support
      • Peer Support
      • Your stories and experience
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
      • Donate online
      • Giving in memory
      • Pledge your birthday
      • Leave a gift in your will
      • Corporate Support
      • Other ways to give
      • How your donation helps
    • Fundraising and events
      • Fundraising events
      • Fundraising ideas
      • Fundraise in memory
      • Fundraise at work
      • Meet the community team
      • Fundraising Resources
      • Get your school involved
      • Tell us your plans
      • Fundraising hints and tips
      • Meet our inspirational fundraisers
      • Supporter promise
    • Campaign and raise awareness
      • Share your story on our website
      • Group B Strep Awareness Month 2022
      • Parliamentary activity
      • Latest Petition
    • Volunteer
      • Office volunteers
      • Events volunteers
      • Fundraising volunteers
    • Shop
      • All items
      • Information Materials and Publications
      • Clothing
  • Health Professionals
    • GBS Conference 2022
    • Leaflets & Posters Bulk Order form
    • UK Guidelines
    • Resources for health professionals & those in their care
    • The GBS3 Trial
    • Online training, study days and conferences
    • Changing rates of GBS infection in babies
    • Research Papers
LATEST NEWS

The group B Strep i-learn module

7th July 2020

Group B Strep can be a complex topic, with some confusion about what exactly is the latest guidelines on testing, risk factors, recommended antibiotics, and the impact (if any) of GBS on homebirths, waterbirths, breastfeeding, and much more.

This is why Group B Strep Support and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have produced an evidence-based group B Strep i-learn module.

The group B Strep i-learn module focuses on the current UK guidelines for preventing group B Strep infection in newborn babies and on signs these infections in babies. It will refresh your knowledge of the national guidelines, and help you tackle the FAQs you get from expectant and new parents.

How to sign up to the free group B Strep i-learn module:

Time needed: 5 minutes.

There’s a two-step guide to signing up:

  1. Sign in

    Firstly, log in to the RCM website at https://www.rcm.org.uk/login/ with your normal username and password

  2. Go to ilearn

    Once you are logged in, follow this link to take you straight to the module page: https://www.ilearn.rcm.org.uk/course/view.php?id=719

“I would encourage all our members to increase their knowledge of Strep B in pregnancy by completing this i-learn course.

It is important that we raise awareness about this potentially serious infection so that it can be identified quickly, and the appropriate treatment given”.

CARMEL LLOYD, HEAD OF EDUCATION AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MIDWIVES

“The module is an excellent learning tool, which is comprehensive and clearly presented. The real-life stories are incredibly moving and thought-provoking, bringing alive the devastation of group B Strep infection in newborn and young babies.

The myth-dispelling section was also very important and a good reminder as a lot of misnomers still exist about group B Strep. I would strongly recommend all midwives to take 45 minutes out of their busy schedule to take this module.”

Dianne Garland, FREELANCE MIDWIFE http://midwifeexpert.co.uk/
Sign up to the group B strep i-learn module

Share this post:

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on E-mail
More news
« New group B Strep injury code will drive improvements in maternal and neonatal care
National report highlights the life-threatening risk posed by group B Strep »

Footer

Group B Strep Support
PO Box 203
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 1GF

Helpline: 0330 120 0796
E: info@gbss.org.uk

Contact us

Office Hours:
Weekdays 9am to 5pm

Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Sign up for our emails

Group B Strep Support (GBSS) provides general information only and this should not be considered as a substitute for advice given by a health professional covering any specific situation.

GBSS © 2022 | Registered Charity 1112065 | Company 5587535 | Cookies | Privacy | Terms & Conditions

Helpline: 0330 120 0796