Group B Strep Support (GBSS)

Group B Strep Support (GBSS) UK charity, formed in 1996 and supported by an expert medical advisory panel, working to stop group B Strep infection in babies.
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Leading UK charity working to stop life-threatening group B Strep infection in babies.

📢 Raising Awareness
📚 Improving Knowledge
❤️ Providing Support
🔬 Promoting Research
💪 Pushing for change

For support and information, go to www.gbss.org.uk

📢 The Government has published its renewed Women’s Health Strategy, with a renewed emphasis on listening to women and pe...
16/04/2026

📢 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 (GBS), being listened to – properly and in time – during pregnancy and after birth can be life-saving. It’s essential, not an optional extra.

Read our response here: https://gbss.org.uk/latest-news/renewed-womens-health-strategy/

❗In the UK, we currently use a risk-based approach to preventing group B Strep infection in newborns. Antibiotics are of...
15/04/2026

❗In the UK, we currently use a risk-based approach to preventing group B Strep infection in newborns. Antibiotics are offered during labour if certain risk factors are present, including:

📍 Previous baby who had GBS infection
📍 GBS detected in current pregnancy (e.g. urine or swabs)
📍 Fever during labour (possible infection)
📍 Labour before 37 weeks of pregnancy (antibiotics recommended)
📍 Waters broken for 18+ hours before birth is a recognised risk factor but doesn’t automatically prompt offer of antibiotics

👉 The problem with the risk-based approach: Many babies who develop GBS infection are born without these risk factors, so antibiotics aren’t offered in labour.

Many pregnant women and people who have risk factors aren’t carrying GBS, so antibiotics may be unnecessary.

✅ Universal testing would target more accurately. It identifies who is actually carrying GBS, not just who has risk factors.

Learn more about group B Strep testing at gbss.org.uk

14/04/2026

In January 2021, Preya developed sepsis during labour, and her newborn baby Uma was transferred to NICU with group B Strep sepsis.

“Having never heard of group B Strep, it was such a shock. We couldn’t believe a simple test could have prevented so much trauma and heartache for us as a family.”

Today, Uma has fully recovered, but sadly, on average, one baby a week will die from this usually preventable illness.

Please share this message so that all new and expectant parents can be made aware of the risks of group B Strep. Learn everything you need to know about group B Strep at gbss.org.uk

14/04/2026

What an amazing day on Sunday! Our team of runners took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon and delivered an outstanding performance 🏃‍♀️💪

Together, they’ve raised over £9,000 to fund our life-saving work, and we couldn’t be more grateful to everyone involved ✨🙌

Places for the London Landmarks Half Marathon are always in high demand and fill up quickly. That’s why this year we’re giving our community the chance to get ahead and register their interest early.

If you’re feeling inspired, don’t miss out, secure your chance to be part of something special by signing up for next year’s event:https://gbss.org.uk/sign-up-today-llhm/

Has your baby been affected by group B Strep?We run a private Facebook group for families who’ve experienced GBS infecti...
13/04/2026

Has your baby been affected by group B Strep?

We run a private Facebook group for families who’ve experienced GBS infection. It’s a safe, closed space to connect with others who understand, share experiences and support one another.

You’d be very welcome to join us here:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/3088399197859331

To everyone running the London Landmarks Half for GBSS today, thank you and good luck! It means a lot to have such fanta...
12/04/2026

To everyone running the London Landmarks Half for GBSS today, thank you and good luck! It means a lot to have such fantastic fundraisers in our community. We’re a small charity, but we’re mighty, and it’s people like you who make that possible.

Runners - look out for us between mile 5 and 6, we'll be there cheering you on.

Mum Hollie has joined our call for routine group B Strep testing to be offered in pregnancy.When Hollie's baby, Evie, wa...
10/04/2026

Mum Hollie has joined our call for routine group B Strep testing to be offered in pregnancy.

When Hollie's baby, Evie, was just 18 hours old, she became seriously unwell and was rushed to NICU. Tests confirmed she had developed group B Strep meningitis. At no point was group B Strep discussed with Evie's parents during pregnancy.

"Evie required extensive treatment, including lumbar punctures, antibiotics, MRI scans, two hospital stays and 8 weeks of antibiotics. Thanks to the amazing medical care and her own incredible strength, Evie recovered (with some ongoing tests to this day). We count our blessings every day, but had we been offered a group B Strep test when I was pregnant, the whole experience might have been avoided" Hollie shared.

If you know someone who is pregnant, tell them about group B Strep. Clear, evidence‑based information can be found at gbss.org.uk.

We thank Hollie for sharing her experience to raise awareness to help other families face this kind of avoidable trauma.

Today we’ve written to the new Health Minister, Sharon Hodgson MP, welcoming her to the role and requesting a meeting to...
07/04/2026

Today we’ve written to the new Health Minister, Sharon Hodgson MP, welcoming her to the role and requesting a meeting to discuss how we can work together to stop group B Strep infections in babies. We’ll share updates when we have them ✨

📢 This , standing with science at Group B Strep Support means making sure health professionals have access to the lates...
07/04/2026

📢 This , standing with science at Group B Strep Support means making sure health professionals have access to the latest group B Strep guidance, so families receive the best possible care.

Our expert Clinical Advisory Panel members help ensure everything we share is accurate, up to date and grounded in research, because informed care saves lives 💕

That’s why we’ve created a free eLearning module to support health professionals to stay up to date with current group B Strep guidelines and help protect the families in their care: https://groupbstrep.education/

Together, we stand with science to create a safer future for every baby.

This evening we would like to share a special thank you to GBSS fundraiser and advocate, Tim 💕On 26 April, Tim will be r...
06/04/2026

This evening we would like to share a special thank you to GBSS fundraiser and advocate, Tim 💕

On 26 April, Tim will be running the London Marathon in his bear costume, in memory of his son, Zac, who sadly died as a result of group B Strep infection.

Tim’s determination to honour Zac and raise awareness is truly inspiring. Please join us in cheering him on as he takes on this amazing challenge 🐻🏃‍♂️

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! Hope you get a chance to relax and enjoy the long weekend, you deserve it ✨
05/04/2026

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! Hope you get a chance to relax and enjoy the long weekend, you deserve it ✨

All new and expectant parents should be told about group B Strep.Get everything you need to know at gbss.org.uk
03/04/2026

All new and expectant parents should be told about group B Strep.

Get everything you need to know at gbss.org.uk

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JYW House, Bridge Road
Haywards Heath
RH161UA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+443301200796

Website

https://linktr.ee/gbss

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