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Group B Strep Support @GBSSupport

Leading UK charity working to stop life-threatening group B Strep infection in babies 💗🔬📢

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Please share our new group B Strep explainer video, to help us reach more families and health professionals with accurate, accessible information >> gbss.org.uk
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Group B Strep Support is recruiting a Trustee with experience in income generation and fundraising to join our Board 🔗 More info & apply: gbss.org.uk/about/jobs/ For enquiries: 📧 jane.plumb@gbss.org.uk 📞 0330 120 0795
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If you’re pregnant, ask your midwife about group B Strep. Getting the conversation started could help you take steps to protect your baby from potentially life-threatening group B Strep infection. Learn more at gbss.org.uk
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❗📢 FINAL CALL to submit your abstract for the Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies Virtual Conference 2026. Deadline fast approaching - submit before Sunday 1 March 2026 at 23:59 GMT: bit.ly/GBSAbstracts26
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Group B Strep Support is proudly taking the stage at ISSAD 2026, the global conference on group B Strep. It’s incredible to see experts, families, and advocates from around the world coming together to raise awareness and drive change for GBS prevention #ISSAD2026
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❗It’s not too late to join our 100 Squats a Day in March challenge. Simply complete a short signup form and you’ll be sent your very own fundraising page to share with friends and family today! ✨🏋️‍♀️ Get started: socialsync.app/flw/rf-zr35g4…
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Get a GBSS T-Shirt for FREE when you receive your first donation. Sign up to do 100 squats a Day in March now: socialsync.app/flw/rf-zr35g4…
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“Ramadan Mubarak” means “Blessed Ramadan.” For those celebrating, it is a time of reflection, compassion and community ✨💕
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Our group B Strep in Pregnancy & Newborn Babies leaflet, cowritten with @RCObsGyn, is available digitally in 15 languages. Find your chosen language & simply click to download for important information on group B Strep and pregnancy today at: ow.ly/HZSG50KAgea
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A very Happy #ChineseNewYear to all those celebrating today! 2026 marks the Year of the Fire Horse, a sign linked to energy, courage, and determination.
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Join us online on 20 May 2026 for our virtual Group B Strep in Pregnancy & Babies Conference, a full day of practical, evidence‑based updates for anyone working in maternity or neonatal care or policy. Don’t miss out on the generous early‑bird discount: gbss.org.uk/professional-res…
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We’re inviting you to join our 100 Squats a Day in March challenge. Do your squats any time, any place - all while knowing you’re helping us save babies’ lives! ✨💕🏋️‍♀️ Get started: socialsync.app/flw/rf-zr35g4…
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Group B Strep Support will be speaking at ISSAD 2026, the global conference on group B Strep, in Nairobi, Kenya! We’ll be proudly representing families affected by GBS. Find out more: issad.org/issad-2026-confere… @IssadOrg
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❗Knowing the signs of group B Strep infection could help to save a baby’s life 💕 Learn how to spot the signs: ow.ly/Y3nc50znkHc #groupbstrep
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This International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we celebrate Dr Carol J Baker. Affectionately known as the "Godmother of GBS prevention", Dr. Baker's ground-breaking research led to the introduction of routine group B Strep testing in the USA, saving the lives of many babies.
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When you sign up to our virtual challenge, we’ll send you one of these gorgeous trackers to help you keep on top of your squatting progress! Do 100 squats a day in March to save babies’ lives, sign up now socialsync.app/flw/rf-zr35g4…
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We’re delighted to announce that Professor Paul Heath, Professor of Paediatric Infectious Diseases at @CityStGeorges, will be speaking at our Virtual Conference on May 20. Book now to secure your place - bit.ly/GBSConference26
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We offer a free, CPD-accredited group B Strep eLearning module, giving health professionals access to evidence-based learning to enhance their care of pregnant women and people and their babies. Access for free here: groupbstrep.education/course…
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We’re inviting you to join our 100 Squats a day in March challenge. Do your squats any time, any place - all while knowing you’re helping us save babies’ lives! Get started: socialsync.app/flw/rf-zr35g4…
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All new and expectant parents should be told about group B Strep. Get everything you need to know at gbss.org.uk
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