Group B Strep Support

What is Group B Strep? It’s the leading cause of serious newborn infection in the UK, yet many parents have never heard of it. Jane Plumb MBE from @GBSSupport shared her charity’s important work on our podcast with @SepsisUK last year. Listen now: sepsisvoices.podbean.com/e/a-mother-s-m…

Theo lived for just 17.5 hours before sadly dying of group B Strep (GBS). His mum, Jane Plumb, set up @GBSSupport to raise awareness of GBS - the leading cause of meningitis in babies under three months. Read Jane’s story in Meningitis in your words: ow.ly/Hk9N50WmjTz

💙 Group B Strep Awareness Week may be over, but our work continues. Stay informed, stay involved and help us keep babies safe from group B Strep infection. 👉 Sign up to our emails here - gbss.org.uk/email-newslett…

Sadly, this week, 14 babies in the UK will develop group B Strep infection. This Group B Strep Awareness Week, I have joined the call for greater awareness of Group B Strep for parents. @GBSSupport

HV’s have such an important role to play in raising awareness of #GroupBstrep. Thank you @GBSSupport for all you do for infants & their families. Listen here for the @iHealthVisiting & @GBSSupport podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6cncFT…

📅 This week our Medical Negligence team are raising awareness throughout the firm’s Exeter office of some of the signs of late-onset Group B Strep and early-onset Group B Strep. @GBSSupport @M_R_F #GBSAW #GroupBStrep

MIDIRS is proud to support Group B Strep Awareness Week (8-14 July) led by @GBSSupport 💗 Maternity professionals, follow the link to access resources, training, and information to assist you in spreading awareness to expectant parents: buff.ly/0O5JTqZ #GBSAW

A huge thank you to our friends at the @RCObsGyn for supporting Group B Strep Awareness Week. It has been awesome to see the RCOG staircase lit up in our colours in celebration of #GBSAW, and seeing our awareness posters on their digital boards 💙💛

As Group B Strep Awareness Week draws to a close, it's important to highlight the support available should you need it. Our partner @GBSSupport share information, resources and support in their mission to eradicate Group B Strep infection in babies. #morethanlawyers #GBS

In support of Group B Strep Awareness Week, we are delighted to share this Voices Blog by Jane Plumb @GBSSupport . Jane shares some important messages to raise awareness of #GroupBStrep infections and support #HealthVisitors in their practice. buff.ly/t2nDAZU #GBSAW

Theo lived just for 17.5 hours before sadly dying of group B Strep (GBS). His mum, Jane Plumb, set up @GBSSupport to raise awareness of GBS - the leading cause of meningitis in babies under three months. Read Jane’s story in Meningitis in your words: ow.ly/Hk9N50WmjTz

As we mark Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness Week, we revisit the crucial question: Should all pregnant women be routinely tested for GBS? Read the full insight here: 👇 tozers.co.uk/insights/group… @GBSSupport @M_R_F #GBSAW #GroupBStrep

As Group B Strep Awareness Week continues, we're highlighting questions parents should be asking about group B strep. #GBSAW @GBSSupport Read these insights from JMW's @NicWwright to feel more confident in discussing GBS with your maternity team. jmw.co.uk/blog/clinical-…