Research has the potential to save lives and to improve the quality of life for premature and sick babies for generations to come. We are currently supporting £8.1 million of research in neonatal care. We aim to make the biggest difference by identifying and funding research projects and collaborating with others to support large-scale projects.

Our approach to research

We are committed to working with individuals and organisations to deliver innovations in research and practice that can save vulnerable babies’ lives, improve their…

Research projects we support

Find out about the latest research projects that Bliss supports.

Research projects we fund

Funding research is essential to achieving our vision that every baby born premature or sick in the UK has the best chance of survival and quality of life. We want to…

Involving the public in research

We want to make sure the experiences of families are listened to and learnt from.

Research achievements

Find out about the latest achievements from research Bliss has supported.

Research reports and findings

Read our reports and briefings looking at research studies we've been involved with.

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Neonatal care statistics

Every year, over 100,000 babies are cared for in neonatal units in the UK because they have either been born prematurely (before 37 weeks of pregnancy), or full term…

Insight and Involvement Group

The Insight and Involvement Group help shape and improve our work and the research we support. We want to make sure the experiences of families are listened to and…