Throughout the year we provide, run or take part in a variety of training study sessions to give healthcare professionals involved in maternity care the opportunity to update their knowledge, and discuss the key issues around group B Strep during pregnancy, labour, and in the first few months after birth.
Free eLearning module on group B Strep
Group B Strep Support has worked with parents, midwives, obstetricians, neonatologists, and other experts in the field of maternity and neonatal services to develop a short eLearning module on group B Strep.
This module aims to equip midwives, doctors, and all involved in maternity and neonatal care with the latest knowledge and best practice to prevent, diagnose, and treat group B Strep infection.
The module content is based on the current guidance from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
This course is approved for 1 point of CPD by the Royal College of Pathologists, and once you’ve achieved an 80% or higher pass mark at the end of the module, you’ll receive a certificate including one CPD credit
Recent feedback on the course:
“The course is very informative and will help me to improve the care I provide to the women and birthing people about GBS.” – Midwife
“Very informative and enhances what I already use during my management of babies after birth and information I share with parents prior to discharge.” – Nurse
“Important information delivered succinctly, with a few, easy to remember learning points.” – Paediatrician
“Loads of useful stats and figures to help structure my discussions with patients” – Obstetrician
Booking an In-House study day
Our study sessions are usually run in partnership with NHS hospitals and universities as in-house events. This keeps costs low for the charity, and saves money for delegates.
What you need to provide
An appropriately sized room for the audience, with PowerPoint facilities, a screen, flipchart with paper/pens and light refreshments.
Costs
Speaker fees
Group B Strep Support is a UK charity and requests a donation to the charity instead of speaker fees.
Unless exceptional circumstances apply, GBSS also requires the host organisation to arrange and pay or reimburse any travel expenses incurred by our speaker, including overnight accommodation where necessary.
How to book
For more information, please call us on 0330 120 0795 or e-mail admin@gbss.org.uk
Conferences
Group B Strep Support attends and/or takes stands at relevant conferences around the country. Please see below for a list of recent and upcoming conferences we will be attending. Our Chief Executive Jane Plumb MBE usually speaks at these events about group B Strep, and what health professionals can do to minimise the risk of group B Strep infection.
Annual Conference
Our Annual Conference on Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies is held in May.
Our 2026 event will be held online on Wednesday 20 May 2026.
Information about our previous conferences are available online:
2025 Annual Conference on Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies
2024 Annual Conference on Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies
2023 Annual Conference on Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies
It was extremely comprehensive and covered all aspects of current GBS assessments/testing/management/research and future treatments.
conference delegate, May 2024
Other Events
2025
Group B Strep: Best Practices for Prevention and Management in Scotland – Online – 6 March 2025
Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies Conference – Online – 14 May 2025
Royal College of Midwives Conference 2025 – Birmingham – 30 April – 1 May 2025
BMFMS 2025 Conference, 8 – 9 May 2025 – ICC Belfast
Booking is now open for the BMFMS Conference 2025. Early bird tickets are available until 28 March 2025.
5th World Sepsis Congress – 8 – 9 April 2025
