Group B Strep Awareness Week

The week aims to inform expectant parents, healthcare professionals, and communities about the risks, prevention, and importance of testing and early treatment. By raising awareness, we can help protect more babies from avoidable group B Strep infections.

Group B Strep Support

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.

How does group B Strep affect me?

Even if you’re not pregnant, you might know someone who is — a friend, partner, sibling, or colleague. Group B Strep (GBS) is a common type of bacteria that can cause serious infections in newborns, but with the right awareness and care, it’s usually preventable.

Whether you're expecting a baby or supporting someone who is, understanding GBS means you can help ensure the right steps are taken to protect newborns.

Raising awareness could help save a life.

How can I get involved?

there are several ways you can get involved and help raise awareness of group B Strep:

- Download the free Awareness Pack to share key messages (Group B Strep Awareness Week 2025)

- Create a display in your maternity unit, clinic, workplace, or community hub

- Share information on social media or with expectant parents you know

- Donate to support awareness, education, and research efforts

Every action—big or small—helps protect more babies from preventable group B Strep infections.

Where can I get support?

Group B Strep Support is here to help anyone affected by group B Strep. Whether you have questions about group B Strep, or just need an ear to listen, we're here.

Website - Group B Strep Awareness Week 2025
Call our helpline - 0330 120 0796
Email us - info@gbss.org.uk