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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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

Bliss and Together for Short Lives launch new information for families whose baby’s future is uncertain

July 15, 2024

Charities Bliss and Together for Short Lives are launching new information developed for families whose baby’s future is uncertain.

Bliss ‘highly commended’ at Charity Awards 2024 for Neonatal Care Leave and Pay

July 15, 2024

Bliss were recognised in the campaigning and advocacy category.

Whittington Hospital neonatal unit becomes first to receive Bliss Gold Award in London

July 12, 2024

We are delighted to announce that the Whittington Hospital neonatal unit has successfully completed its Bliss Baby Charter Gold Award assessment.

New reports show poorer neonatal outcomes for babies already facing inequalities, highlighting urgent need for action

July 11, 2024

Two new reports released today, 11 July 2024, highlight the urgent need for action to improve equity of outcomes for babies in neonatal care.

Parent touching their baby who is asleep in a hospital cot

Parental touch project

June 12, 2024

New research by the Neuroimaging Group has brought further proof of the positive impact that being involved in their baby’s care has on parents.

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

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…

Bliss shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2024

May 17, 2024

Bliss is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted at this year’s Charity Awards in the campaigning and advocacy category.

Reports show Government failing to meet targets for improvements in maternity and neonatal care

May 14, 2024

This week, two separate reports have been published showing the serious challenges facing maternity and neonatal services in the UK. Taken together,…