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

📢 Abstract Submissions are now open for the Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies Virtual Conference 2026.The Conference S...
06/01/2026

📢 Abstract Submissions are now open for the Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies Virtual Conference 2026.

The Conference Scientific Committee invites abstracts for oral or poster presentations.

✅ All accepted abstracts will be published FREE of charge (usual APC: $3,000) in Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, the SAGE peer-reviewed gold open access journal.

📅 Submit early! Final deadline: Sunday 1 March 2026 at 23:59 GMT

👉 https://gbss.org.uk/professional-resources/gbss-conference-2026/conference-abstracts-2026/

Start your 2026 with an unforgettable challenge, sign up now to secure one of our last remaining places in the London La...
04/01/2026

Start your 2026 with an unforgettable challenge, sign up now to secure one of our last remaining places in the London Landmarks Half Marathon >> https://gbss.org.uk/sign-up-today-llhm/ 🏃

This iconic event (taking place Sunday 12 April 2026) takes you through the heart of London. You’ll run past world-famous landmarks, all while raising vital funds and awareness for families affected by group B Strep - and we’ll be there to cheer you on from the sidelines! 👋

“What a day and what an experience. I'm still on a high from the whole event now. The atmosphere and crowd were incredible.” Elliott, London Landmarks 2025 runner 🏃

So if you’re looking for a New Year goal that truly makes a difference, this is it. Places are extremely limited and will be filled very soon ❗

Sign up today: https://gbss.org.uk/sign-up-today-llhm/

Happy New Year from all of us at Group B Strep Support. Wishing you a wonderful 2026 ✨
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Group B Strep Support. Wishing you a wonderful 2026 ✨

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your incredible support throughout 2025. It ha...
29/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your incredible support throughout 2025. It has been a very successful year of taking action on group B Strep, and that would not have been possible without our community.

Read our 2025 Impact Report by clicking the link below and here’s to an even more successful 2026!

https://gbss.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Impact-Report-Group-B-Strep-Support.pdf

A very Merry Christmas from all of us at Group B Strep Support.We hope you are able to spend this Christmas with those y...
25/12/2025

A very Merry Christmas from all of us at Group B Strep Support.

We hope you are able to spend this Christmas with those you love, and we’re thinking of those who can't this year.

Wishing you peace, joy and brighter days ahead.

We’re thrilled to welcome Alison Bedford Russell, Amy Trenter, and Geoff Baldock to the Board of Trustees here at Group ...
23/12/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Alison Bedford Russell, Amy Trenter, and Geoff Baldock to the Board of Trustees here at Group B Strep Support 🎉 We’re looking forward to working with you. Learn more about the skills and experience our new Trustees will be bringing to the table: https://gbss.org.uk/latest-news/gbss-welcomes-new-board-members/

Our helpline and support services will close from Wednesday 24 December at 12:30 PM and reopen Friday 2 January at 9 AM....
23/12/2025

Our helpline and support services will close from Wednesday 24 December at 12:30 PM and reopen Friday 2 January at 9 AM.

If you're worried about your or your baby's health, your hospital and maternity unit is available 24/7 - even over Christmas & New Year.

For general information on group B Strep, visit gbss.org.uk

This Christmas, our hearts are with families spending the festive season in hospital because of group B Strep. 💙 No one ...
22/12/2025

This Christmas, our hearts are with families spending the festive season in hospital because of group B Strep. 💙

No one imagines this for their holiday, and we’re here for you.

If you need information, support, or just someone to listen, we’re only a message away. You’re not alone.

✨ info@gbss.org.uk
✨ 0330 120 0796

📢 1 in 4 adults carries group B Strep and testing is the only way to find you are carrying it.👶 If you’re pregnant and t...
19/12/2025

📢 1 in 4 adults carries group B Strep and testing is the only way to find you are carrying it.

👶 If you’re pregnant and test positive for GBS, you will be offered antibiotics from the start of labour to minimise the risk of GBS infection in your newborn.

Both testing in pregnancy and antibiotics in labour are simple, safe and effective.

❗ Ask your health team about GBS. If your hospital can’t offer a GBS-specific test, a private home testing kit is available for around £50.

For more info and how to order a test, go to https://gbss.org.uk/info-support/group-b-strep-testing/

📢 Abstract Submissions Now OPEN for the Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies Virtual Conference 2026.The Conference Scien...
18/12/2025

📢 Abstract Submissions Now OPEN for the Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies Virtual Conference 2026.

The Conference Scientific Committee invites abstracts for oral or poster presentations.

✅ All accepted abstracts will be published FREE of charge (usual APC: $3,000) in Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, the SAGE peer-reviewed gold open access journal.

📅 Submit early! Final deadline: Sunday 1 March 2026 at 23:59 GMT

👉 https://gbss.org.uk/professional-resources/gbss-conference-2026/conference-abstracts-2026/

📢 BIG news for 2026! The National Screening Committee has committed to reviewing its stance on group B Strep screening o...
16/12/2025

📢 BIG news for 2026!

The National Screening Committee has committed to reviewing its stance on group B Strep screening once the results of the GBS3 Trial are published (expected Spring 2026).

The trial compares testing versus the current risk-based approach to prevent GBS infection in newborns. We’re hopeful this could lead to national policy change, but we need YOU with us to make it happen.

✅ We’ve got major plans: parliamentary debates, MP letters, petitions – and your support will drive real change.

👉 Sign up for email updates to stay informed and get involved:
https://gbss.org.uk/email-newsletter/

Address

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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