19/03/2026
This week marks 30 years since Theo was born, and since he died from group B Strep.
His 17ยฝโhour life changed everything and is the reason Group B Strep Support exists today.
Back in 1996, there was very little information and awareness, and no consistent support for families affected by group B Strep infection. Jane and Robert founded GBSS so other parents wouldnโt have to face the same heartbreak they had to go through.
Since then, GBSS has become a trusted voice for families, health professionals and policymakers. We have made huge progress in raising awareness, supporting families, promoting vital research and pushing for change.
In 2026, group B Strep remains the leading cause of life-threatening infection in newborns in the UK, but this year we could see the culmination of all our hard work over the past 30 years.
We eagerly await the result of the GBS3 trial, expected later this year and weโre hopeful that, with your support, this could lead to a change in national policy, so that group B Strep testing and information is offered to every pregnant woman or person during pregnancy.
Theoโs life was short, but his legacy continues, and weโd love for you to join our mission to protect every baby from group B Strep infection.
To learn more about us and how you can get involved, go to gbss.org.uk
