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Bliss is pushing for urgent improvements to be made to special care baby services(18/02/2010)
Each year around 70,000 babies are born in need of specialist neonatal care in England. The birth rate is increasing, and more babies are born prematurely and surviving than ever before. This puts additional strain and pressure on already overstretched services. Recommended staffing levels are still not met and babies are often transferred very long distances to find a hospital that can accommodate them, with families being put under greater stress at an already traumatic time. For over 30 ye... [more]
Sell and eat cupcakes to make a difference to the lives of sick and premature babies(28/01/2010)
Bliss has launched its fundraising initiative Cake A Difference and is calling on everyone in the UK to get involved. Cake A Difference week runs from 8-14 February 2010 and Bliss is asking you to bake, sell and eat cupcakes to make a difference to the lives of sick and premature babies and their families. Being able to kiss or touch your new born baby is something most parents take for granted. Imagine if your baby was born too early or too sick and you couldn’t kiss your baby for hours, day... [more]
Babies In Sheep's Clothing collaborate with Bliss to help support premature and sick babies(25/12/2009)
Babies In Sheep’s Clothing will donate £1 to Bliss for every pair of ugg-style booties, slippers and boots sold across the UK. Babies In Sheep’s Clothing, the range of lambskin and merino clothes, booties and accessories made in New Zealand, have collaborated with the UK charity Bliss in a bid to help support a cause that provides vital support and care to premature and sick babies. Bliss was founded 30 years ago and they offer guidance and information at a critical time in families' lives... [more]
Worrying shortage of nurses needed to care for premature and sick babies and their families(16/11/2009)
The NHS Neonatal Taskforce has published a set of standards that will make the care of sick newborn babies an NHS priority for the next decade. Launched by health minister Prof Ann Keen MP, the document sets out new quality standards which should guide teams working across maternity and neonatal services to drive improvements for premature and sick babies. It also includes a new toolkit to help commissioners plan and deliver a world class service. The Taskforce has also specified the amount o... [more]
Bliss Sunshine Fund helps support sick and premature babies(21/08/2009)
When a premature or sick baby makes it through against the odds, it’s a real cause for celebration. Families who’ve lived through the trauma and anxiety of having a baby in special care often want to express their joy by ‘giving something back’ in return for support they’ve received. Bliss is launching a new way to celebrate your child’s life while raising vital funds for the charity at the same time. Sunshine Funds are a great way to help Bliss to continue providing support for premature an... [more]
Special care baby charity Bliss launches My First Lickle Ted(13/07/2009)
Bliss, the special care baby charity was founded in 1979 and is dedicated to ensuring that babies survive and go on to have the best quality of life. Bliss has launched a new bear called My First Lickle Ted. Lickle Ted will be sold exclusively through the Bliss website, retails for £6.99 (plus p&p). Lickle Ted makes the perfect first teddy for a new-born or a great birthday gift for the special little someone in your life. Lickle Ted is exclusive to Bliss and was designed by Artist Adam... [more]
Bump2Baby encourages visitors to knit for charity(22/01/2009)
Bump2Baby is a one-stop shop for practical seminars, informative discussions and expert advice on health and fitness, parenting techniques, nutrition, and a range of interactive classes to get involved with as well as great deals on equipment and services, the latest fashions for children and mums-to-be, and a chance to meet other parents to share experiences. Bump2Baby is encouraging its visitors – pregnant women, new mums and grandmas – to ‘Knit4Bliss’, creating tiny jackets and blankets kn... [more]
New opening hours for Bliss Family Support freephone helpline(27/11/2008)
Parents of sick and premature babies spend long hours in the neonatal unit and it is not always easy or convenient for them to get to the phone during normal business hours. They often leave the hospital outside these hours, tired and weary from what can be a very traumatic time. Bliss, the special care baby charity, has launched new opening hours for its Family Support freephone helpline. This family support service will now be open Monday to Friday from 10am to 10pm and Saturdays 9am to 1p... [more]
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