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We're the UK's leading charity working to stop life-threatening group B Strep infection in babies.
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Take on a challenge event for GBSS in 2026
Take on a challenge event for GBSS in 2026
Taking part in an event is an inspiring and invaluable way to help us save babies’ lives and be there to support everyone affected by a group B Strep. Whether you need support with your fundraising, training tips or even fancy organising your own skydive, challenge or trek, we’re here to help you every step of the way!
Iwan Thomas takes on Celebrity Mastermind for GBSS
Iwan Thomas takes on Celebrity Mastermind for GBSS
Iwan Thomas, Sophie Aldred, Mobeen Azhar and Ashley James brave the black chair.
Abstract Submission - Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies 2026 - Group B Strep Support
Abstract Submission - Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies 2026 - Group B Strep Support
Submit abstracts for oral or poster presentation at our 2026 Virtual Conference Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies
GBSS Impact Report 2025 - A year of action on group B Strep
GBSS Impact Report 2025 - A year of action on group B Strep
Make a donation
Make a donation
Today, you can help save babies' lives
Fundraising Trustee Recruitment Pack
Fundraising Trustee Recruitment Pack
📢 Sign up for group B Strep updates
📢 Sign up for group B Strep updates
Sign up for updates about group B Strep and about Group B Strep Support
🏃♂️➡️✨ Secure your place - London Landmarks 2026
🏃♂️➡️✨ Secure your place - London Landmarks 2026
The event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, runners explore the capital on a route like no other!
❗❗Time to Act - Read the report ❗❗
❗❗Time to Act - Read the report ❗❗
Great North Run 2026 Register your interest
Great North Run 2026 Register your interest
Learn more about group B Strep
Learn more about group B Strep
How to access testing for group B Strep 👩🔬
How to access testing for group B Strep 👩🔬
Find out more about group B Strep testing on the pages listed below - why you might test, how to test and when to test.
How to spot the signs of GBS infection ❗
How to spot the signs of GBS infection ❗
Symptoms of group B Strep infection in babies can be quite subtle, and mistaken for other things. Find out what the key signs are here.
Share your group B Strep story 🔈
Share your group B Strep story 🔈
Free GBS eLearning module for health professionals 👨⚕️
Free GBS eLearning module for health professionals 👨⚕️
Welcome to this training course on group B Strep. It is expected that this course will take you around 30 minutes to complete. Please work through the course below, marking the lessons as ‘complete’ as you finish them. There is a knowledge check at the end which requires a score of 80%. All lessons and […]
Our Expert Clinical Advisers - Group B Strep Support
Our Expert Clinical Advisers - Group B Strep Support
We are indebted to our expert medical advisers. They are invaluable in ensuring the medical information the charity provides is accurate and up to date. We are grateful to each for their gifts of time, knowledge and expertise and their ongoing support.
Frequently asked questions about group B Strep ❔
Frequently asked questions about group B Strep ❔
You’ll find quick answers here to our most commonly asked questions, with links to where you can find out more. Group B Strep Support can provide general information on group B Strep, but cannot give you advice, nor counselling or a diagnosis. If you need medical advice, please contact your health care professional.
Group B Strep Leaflets and Publications
Group B Strep Leaflets and Publications
Group B Strep info - if you're not pregnant
Group B Strep info - if you're not pregnant
Carrying group B Strep Group B Streptococcus (GBS, group B Strep or Strep B) is a normal bacterium that 20 to 40% of UK adults carry, most commonly in the gut and in the vagina. Carrying group B Strep doesn’t cause any symptoms or side effects. Carrying GBS bacteria is perfectly normal and natural, whether […]
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