Welcome to the Group B Strep Support Community Christmas Tree. This tree is for everyone in the GBSS community - families, friends, and supporters.
Group B Strep Support Community Christmas Tree
Beneficiary
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Group B Strep Support Charity no. 1112065 Email: fundraising@gbss.org.uk Tel: 0330 120 0796 |
Group B Strep Support (GBSS) is the world’s leading charity working to eradicate group B Strep infection in babies. GBSS is a small charity, founded in 1996 by Jane Plumb (the current CEO) and her husband, Robert, after their middle child died from group B Strep infection.
❤️ We educate health professionals, ensuring they are up to speed on the latest guidelines and best practice.
❤️ We raise awareness among parents and expectant parents about GBS infections and how they can be prevented.
❤️ We support families affected by providing confidential support and information.
❤️ We support the research into group B Strep, particularly relating to protection against and treatment for these infections in babies.
❤️ We campaign for the introduction of a national screening programme and improvements to prevention and treatment.
❤️ We support the development of a safe and effective vaccine.
