Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Fund regular screening of pregnant women for Group B strep

Closed 113 signatures

What the petition asks

Group B strep is very common in pregnant women and can spread to the baby and make them ill, with potentially fatal consequences. We want the Government to provide funding so that all pregnant women can be offered regular screening for Group B strep.
Too many babies become ill because of Group B Strep, and we believe screening could help prevent the tragic consequences this can have.

Timeline

5 Apr 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 113
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 5 Apr 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.