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Mystery do-gooder donates 300 Bliss bears to Salisbury District Hospital

August 09, 2018

The donor said she wants every baby in the neonatal unit at Salisbury to know that there are people around them, sometimes unknown, who wish to bring…

Bliss welcomes Council's decision to offer additional leave after premature birth

August 09, 2018

South Ayrshire Council has changed their Special Leave Policy to extend paid leave to parents of premature babies.

Paid bereavement leave available for the first time

July 24, 2018

Today, the Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay Bill) has become law, this means that parents whose baby or child sadly dies, or who is stillborn will…

Hallmark release new range of greetings cards for babies born premature or sick

July 23, 2018

A new range of new baby cards are now available from Hallmark with 20p from every sale going to Bliss.

Bliss releases new research on mental health

July 19, 2018

Bliss conducted research among parents to find out more about how the neonatal unit impacts a person's mental health. Read about our findings here.

Infant mortality rate in England and Wales increases for the first time in five years: Bliss responds

July 18, 2018

The neonatal mortality rate increased in 2017, for the second consecutive year. Read Bliss' response to this news here.

Bliss responds to appointment of new Health Secretary

July 10, 2018

Our response to the breaking news that Matthew Hancock has been appointed the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Bliss Chief Executive Caroline Lee-Davey with staff at an accredited unit with their certificate

Bliss responds to NHS anniversary rally

June 30, 2018

On 30 June, thousands of demonstrators gathered in London to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS and to show support for a free, properly…

Nurse with her back to camera looking after a baby in a cot, surrounded by lots of medical equipment

Bliss' response to the Prime Minister's announcement to increase health service funding

June 18, 2018

Bliss welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement today about increases to health service funding over the coming five years and the promise of a long…

Bliss responds to MBRRACE report on Perinatal Mortality

June 15, 2018

A new report by MBRRACE was released today showing that neonatal and perinatal mortality rates remain stagnant. Read our response here.

Bliss responds to Government announcement to remove non-EU doctors and nurses from the Tier 2 visa limit

June 15, 2018

The Government is relaxing immigration rules to allow more doctors and nurses from outside the EU into the UK. Read our response here.

Bliss moves to new head office

June 04, 2018

On 4 June 2018, Bliss moved to a new office located in central London

Bliss wins Charity Governance Award 2018

May 25, 2018

Bliss was one of seven award winners at the event hosted in London and will receive a £5,000 unrestricted grant.

Northern Ireland MPs meet with Bliss to discuss pressure on neonatal services

May 23, 2018

Bliss and TinyLife have met with MPs from Northern Ireland to discuss their role in supporting the case for urgent additional investment to ensure…

New report shows rise in number of school delay requests for premature children

May 22, 2018

The report found that the number of requests for delayed school starts has increased significantly but the proportion of granted requests has stayed…

Bliss supports Mental Health Awareness Week

May 14, 2018

This year Mental Health Awareness week is focusing on stress. Find out how Bliss is taking part this year.

Bliss Champion nominated for Scottish Charity Award

May 04, 2018

Bliss Champion Coady Dorman has been nominated as a Charity Champion finalist at the Scottish Charity Awards 2018.

Bliss call for better psychological support on neonatal units

April 30, 2018

This Maternal Mental Health Matters Awareness Week, Bliss is calling for all parents on neonatal units across the UK to have access to psychological…