Group B Strep Support

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

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

History

Group B Strep Support was formed in 1996, after the founders' son had a group B Strep infection.[1] Since then it has established a medical panel[2] and set up a board of trustees.[1] 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.[3] In 2012, the chief executive Jane Plumb received an MBE for services for child health.[4]

Aims

GBSS states that it has three main aims:[5]

  • 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.[6][7][8][9][10]
  • 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.[11]
  • Raised significant public awareness of group B Strep and the impact a group B Strep infection can have on newborn babies if not prevented.[12][13][14][15][16]

Notable supporters

Patron

References
  1. "Group B Strep Support - Who We Are: People involved: Executive Committee". GBSS. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  2. "Group B Strep Support - Who We Are: People involved: GBSS Medical Advisory Panel". GBSS. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  3. "Group B Strep Support - News and Events: Screening Committee". GBSS. Archived from the original on 2013-12-14. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  4. "New Year Honour for charity founder". Mid Sussex Times. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  5. "Group B Strep Support - Who We Are: What GBSS wants". GBSS. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  6. "Charity aims to curb baby illness". BBC News. 2005-09-27. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  7. "Pregnancy infection screening call". BBC News. 2003-08-02. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  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.
  10. "Screen pregnant women for group Strep B". OnMedica. 2008-02-27. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  11. "Group B Streptococcus". Screening.nhs.uk. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  12. "Arnold mum Lisa eaton is campaigning to raise awareness of Group B Streptococcus infection". Nottingham Post. 2010-03-15. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  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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