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AbbreviationGBSS
Formation1996
Legal statusRegistered charity no. 1112065
PurposeTo prevent life-threatening group B Strep infection in newborn babies
HeadquartersHaywards Heath
Region served United Kingdom
Websitehttp://www.gbss.org.uk

Group B Strep Support is a national charity based in the United Kingdom.

History

Group B Strep Support was formed in 1996, after the founders' son had a group B Strep infection. Since then it has established a medical panel and set up a board of trustees. The charity has been heavily involved in public consultations on group B Strep prevention, and in 2012 commented on the National Screening Committee's review of GBS testing. In 2012, the chief executive Jane Plumb received an MBE for services for child health.

Aims

GBSS states that it has three main aims:

  • Offer information and support to families affected by group B Streptococcus
  • Inform health professionals and individuals how most group B Strep infections in newborn babies can be prevented
  • Generate continued support for research into preventing group B Strep infections in newborn babies

Key achievements

  • Worked with UK health professionals and professional medical bodies to raise the profile of group B Strep in the UK.
  • Played a part in causing the 2003 RCOG risk-based guidelines on the prevention of early-onset group B Strep infection, and continues to campaign for improved guidelines and awareness in medical professionals.
  • Raised significant public awareness of group B Strep and the impact a group B Strep infection can have on newborn babies if not prevented.

Notable supporters

Patron

References

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  2. "Group B Strep Support - Who We Are: People involved: GBSS Medical Advisory Panel". GBSS. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
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  4. "New Year Honour for charity founder". Mid Sussex Times. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
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  6. "Charity aims to curb baby illness". BBC News. 2005-09-27. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
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  8. "Calls to test mums after baby catches serious illness". Yourlocalguardian.co.uk. 2008-04-23. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  9. "Opportunities to prevent meningitis in young babies 'being missed'". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
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  13. "Politicians support Group B Strep awareness campaign". Derry Journal. 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  14. "Two caring charities win prestigious award major award". Mid Sussex Times. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  15. "MP calls for NHS testing to stop babies dying". West Sussex Gazette. 2013-06-25. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  16. "Charity picks Ralf for UK campaign". Cambrian-news.co.uk. 2013-09-19. Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  17. ^ "Group B Strep Support - Who We Are: High-Profile Support". GBSS. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  18. "James Roby Testimonial 2013 - 2014". Jamesrobytestimonial.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  19. "Why Saints' James Roby is raising funds for a cause close to his own heart (From St Helens Star)". Sthelensstar.co.uk. 2013-08-22. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  20. "Routine tests in pregnancy needed, says MP Nadine Dorries". London Evening Standard. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  21. ^ "Patrons - Group B Strep Support". Group B Strep Support. Retrieved 2018-03-01.

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