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New Bliss backed Neonatal Care Leave to roll out in April

Posted on January 17, 2025

The Department of Business and Trade has confirmed that the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act will come into effect from 6 April this year.
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Government sets out new 10 Year vision for the NHS

July 03, 2025

Today (3 July), the Government has released the Fit For the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England.
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Bliss Ambassador Lady Sarra Hoy awarded Freedom of City of London alongside husband Sir Chris Hoy

June 27, 2025

The pair were honoured for their remarkable contributions to charity and sport
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Bliss response to announcement of rapid government investigation into maternity services

June 23, 2025

Bliss welcomes today’s (23 June) announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) of a rapid national maternity investigation to…
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Northampton General Hospital neonatal unit awarded Bliss Baby Charter Gold accreditation

June 16, 2025

We are delighted to announce that Northampton General Hospital neonatal unit has successfully completed its Bliss Baby Charter Gold accreditation.
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New report highlights urgent need to improve equity in neonatal mortality outcomes

May 08, 2025

A new report published today shows a widening gap in the neonatal mortality rates for babies from the most deprived areas as well as significantly…
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Oti Mabuse and Sarra Hoy attend Bliss Parliamentary event to support sick and premature babies

April 01, 2025

Broadcaster, author and World Champion dancer Oti Mabuse and Lady Sarra Hoy were among guests at an event in Westminster on 31 March 2025, hosted by…
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Top UK employers say new Bliss backed rights will transform working lives of parents of sick babies

March 24, 2025

Many employed parents with a newborn in neonatal care will be eligible for up to 12 weeks additional paid leave from April 6.
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New Bliss research shows severe shortfall in some neonatal staffing groups

March 13, 2025

Today (March 13) Bliss has published new research highlighting the significant shortfall in neonatal staff who are essential to the outcomes for…
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Ipswich Hospital neonatal unit awarded Bliss Baby Charter Gold accreditation

January 23, 2025

We are delighted to announce that Ipswich Hospital neonatal unit (East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust) has successfully achieved its…
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Bliss welcomes Government response to preterm birth report

January 14, 2025

Today, 14th January 2025, the Government has responded to the recommendations made in a House of Lords Committee report.
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Broomfield Hospital neonatal unit awarded Bliss Baby Charter Gold accreditation

November 19, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Broomfield Hospital neonatal unit has successfully completed its Bliss Baby Charter Gold accreditation, making it…
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Parliamentary committee calls for significant action to reduce preterm birth and support families

November 14, 2024

Today (Thursday 14th November 2024), a cross-party House of Lords Committee has published the findings of an inquiry which considered the incidence…
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National charity, Bliss, finds parents across Wales must leave their seriously ill baby in hospital overnight

October 24, 2024

Bliss has published research today showing that parents of babies receiving neonatal care in Wales are not routinely provided with somewhere to stay…
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Heartfelt Support for Bliss Ambassador Sarra Hoy

October 22, 2024

We have been deeply saddened to learn that Bliss' Ambassador, Lady Sarra Hoy, has been diagnosed with an "active and aggressive" form of multiple…
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Bliss welcomes new Chair of Trustees

October 17, 2024

Bliss is delighted to announce the appointment of John Calder as our new Chair of Trustees.
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Bliss Scotland finds parents across country must leave their seriously ill baby in hospital overnight

October 17, 2024

Today (Thursday 17th October 2024) Bliss Scotland has published research showing that parents of babies receiving neonatal care in Scotland are not…
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National Neonatal Audit Programme report shows high variation in care across units

October 10, 2024

The National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) latest report has shown that access to high-quality neonatal care varies significantly and networks in…
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Bliss gives evidence to UK Covid-19 Inquiry alongside other pregnancy and baby charities to highlight impact of the pandemic on parents with babies in neonatal care

October 08, 2024

On Monday 7 October Bliss, as part of a group of 12 other charities, has given evidence to Module 3 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.