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Bliss raises awareness of common illnesses in babies this winter and spring

March 06, 2023

With a rise in cases of common infectious illnesses including Strep A, flu and RSV this winter, it’s important that families know when and how to…

Rising neonatal mortality rates highlights Government failing on National Ambition

March 01, 2023

Neonatal mortality rates increased slightly in 2021, as revealed in new data published today.

Pregnancy and Baby Charities secure Core Participant status on the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

February 28, 2023

Earlier today (28th February 2023), the preliminary hearing for Module 3 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry heard that Bliss is one of 13 pregnancy and baby…

Childbase Partnership celebrates fundraising milestone for Bliss

February 27, 2023

Childbase Partnership’s staff and families across 44 day nurseries have raised a staggering £181,761 for Bliss, the UK’s leading charity for babies…

New report examines the risks of delayed detection of jaundice

January 26, 2023

Reliance on the visual signs of jaundice could put babies, particularly those born prematurely or with Black and Brown skin, at risk of harm.

Latest ONS statistics highlight rise in preterm birth and deepening ethnic disparity

January 20, 2023

The latest birth statistics for 2021 show a slight increase in overall preterm birth rates, with the highest rate of preterm birth among Black babies.

Historic Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill progresses to the House of Lords

January 20, 2023

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill has passed third reading in Parliament and is one step closer to becoming law.

Royal Surrey County Hospital awarded Gold Bliss Baby Charter Accreditation

November 29, 2022

We are delighted to announce that Royal Surrey County Hospital neonatal unit has successfully completed its accreditation.

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…

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…

Artist Hafza Yusuf on the right, stood with a fellow community member stood in front of her artwork

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.

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…

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…

Maree Todd, Charis Clemson and staff from the RHC neonatal unit

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…

Some of the unit staff and a parent with her baby

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…

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.

Primary school class sitting on the floor while teacher reads them a book

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.

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…