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Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital neonatal unit receives Bliss Baby Charter Accreditation

Posted on January 15, 2019

On 15 January, the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital became the first hospital in South West England to receive a prestigious award for their neonatal unit from the UK’s leading premature and sick baby charity Bliss.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Bliss moves to new head office

June 04, 2018

On 4 June 2018, Bliss moved to a new office located in central London
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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.
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Helpline half-term opening hours

May 24, 2018

Bliss’ helpline and email enquiries at hello@bliss.org.uk will operate a limited service from Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Government makes funding commitment to improve bereavement services

April 25, 2018

The Government has pledged to provide £106,000 to support the roll out of the National Bereavement Care Pathway
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Parliament to debate roll out of National Bereavement Care Pathway

April 24, 2018

On Tuesday 24 April, the roll out of a National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) will be debated in the House of Commons.
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Welcome to our new website

April 19, 2018

On 23 April 2018, Bliss launched our new website. Find out more.
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Scottish Government launch Neonatal Expenses Fund after Bliss Scotland campaign

March 31, 2018

Following a Bliss Scotland campaign in 2017, the Scottish Government will launch the new Neonatal Expenses Fund on Sunday 1 April 2018.