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Here you’ll find the latest Bliss news and updates as well as breaking news about neonatal care across the UK.

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New data shows need for next government to focus on reducing preterm birth and neonatal mortality

Posted on June 03, 2024

The latest data about preterm birth and neonatal mortality from the Office for National Statistics shows just how urgently we need action from the next government, both to reduce rates of preterm birth and baby deaths overall, and also to make serious and concerted efforts to reduce the devastating disparities in neonatal outcomes between socioeconomic and ethnic groups.
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National Neonatal Audit Programme report shows high variation in mortality rates across units

November 09, 2022

The National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) report has shown that access to high-quality neonatal care is not consistent across units and networks…
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital awarded Gold Bliss Baby Charter Accreditation

November 04, 2022

We are delighted to announce that Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital neonatal unit has successfully completed its accreditation and has…
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Art workshop explores Somali women's neonatal experiences

October 25, 2022

Bliss took part in a workshop in collaboration with UCL to find out about women from the Somali community's experiences of neonatal care.
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MBRRACE-UK Perinatal Mortality Surveillance Report and APPG Safe Staffing reports highlight the impact of ethnicity and deprivation on neonatal outcomes

October 13, 2022

The latest MBRRACE-UK Perinatal Mortality Surveillance Report examining perinatal deaths in 2020 has found that while neonatal mortality has reduced…
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Soaring cost of living leaves parents of sick children fearful about running medical equipment

October 11, 2022

Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick, has made several emergency recommendations to the Government to minimise the impact that the…
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Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children awarded Gold Baby Charter Accreditation

October 05, 2022

The neonatal unit at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children has become the first in Scotland to receive the Gold Accreditation award from the Bliss…
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West Suffolk Hospital awarded Gold Bliss Baby Charter Accreditation

September 28, 2022

We are delighted to announce that West Suffolk Hospital neonatal unit has successfully completed its accreditation and has demonstrated that they…
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Bliss launches new research of South Asian communities in neonatal care

September 21, 2022

Bliss has published new research which highlights the largely unexplored experiences of South Asian communities in neonatal care.
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Study on effect of prematurity in childhood highlights need for early support

August 19, 2022

The TIGAR study highlights the importance of follow-up checks and greater awareness of educational needs of children born premature.
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Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital achieves Platinum Baby Charter Accreditation

August 16, 2022

We are delighted to announce that Royal Devon and Exeter neonatal unit has successfully completed its re-accreditation. They have demonstrated that…
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Bliss responds to Health and Social Care Committee report looking at NHS staffing

July 25, 2022

Bliss welcomes the reports published today by the Health and Social Care Committee and their Expert Panel which highlight the risk to patients that…
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Warwick Hospital receives Gold Baby Charter Accreditation

July 18, 2022

We are delighted to announce that Warwick Hospital neonatal unit has successfully completed its accreditation and has demonstrated that they have…
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Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill is one step closer to becoming law

July 15, 2022

Earlier today, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill passed Second Reading and received Government support.
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New report highlights steps to reduce child mortality

July 14, 2022

Bliss responds to the latest report from the National Child Mortality Database, The Contribution of Newborn Health to Child Mortality across England.
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Conquest Hospital achieves Bliss Baby Charter Gold Accreditation

July 12, 2022

Bliss are delighted to announce that Conquest Hospital special care baby unit (SCBU) has successfully completed its Gold accreditation and has…
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Historic Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill introduced by MP in Parliament

June 15, 2022

Today Stuart McDonald will be introducing a bill to give employed parents extra paid time off work when their baby is in neonatal care.
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Frimley Park Hospital receives Bliss Baby Charter Platinum re-accreditation

June 07, 2022

We are delighted to announce that Frimley Park neonatal unit has successfully completed its re-accreditation and has demonstrated that they have…
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Bliss and LGBT Mummies Announce Partnership

March 29, 2022

Bliss, the UK’s leading charity for babies born premature or sick, is delighted to announce our partnership with LGBT Mummies.