Group B Streptococcus (GBS) remains a significant yet often under-recognised concern in maternity care. Many families affected by GBS face uncertainty and isolation, unaware of the support and guidance available to them.
Join us for an engaging and educational conference focused on broadening the knowledge of GBS within the NHS, with a particular focus on infectious diseases. This event is designed to foster learning, encourage open discussion and help improve outcomes for all. Attendees will have the chance to connect with support organisations and leading voices in GBS advocacy and education.Â
While our conference is being held in person at our London office, we are also livestreaming our conference for guests who are unable to travel to London.
What to expect:
Insights from leading clinicians, midwives, and legal experts
Updates from NHS Resolution and GBSS on current best practice
Lived experiences from families affected by GBS
Practical guidance on prevention, management, and risk reduction
Who should attend:Â
Healthcare professionals working in maternity and neonatal services, parents with lived experience, support organisations, charities and anyone passionate about improving outcomes in maternity care.
We do encourage in-person attendance where possible in order to maximise networking opportunities and to take advantage of hearing the full sessions as well as Q&A's.
Refreshments will be provided, along with opportunities to network throughout the afternoon.  Please RSVP to secure your place.Â
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Simon Kroll is Professor emeritus of Paediatrics and Molecular Infectious Diseases at Imperial College London, and honorary Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at St Mary’s Hospital. Over 30 years his research group has focused on understanding the genetic and molecular basis for bacterial virulence, in particular of meningitis and septicaemia pathogens, while the Children’s Infectious Diseases unit at St Mary’s has specialised in the care of infants and children with meningitis and septicaemia.
He has served for 15 years as a member of the UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, spending a lot of time in recent years on the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines.
He has been involved with the UK medical charity Meningitis Now in different ways since its foundation (as the Meningitis Trust) in 1986, before becoming their honorary Medical Director in 2009, and a Trustee in 2019.
I graduated in medicine from the University of Dundee in 1985 and undertook postgraduate training in paediatrics in London, Oxford and Birmingham. I undertook specialist training in neonatal medicine in Birmingham and Toronto, Canada.
I have 23 years’ experience as a full time consultant in neonatal medicine in the UK since 1999 and retired from clinical practice in June 2022. I was appointed to the regional neonatal intensive care unit at Hope Hospital, Salford in 1999 before moving to St Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Manchester in 2003.
I have undertaken research into some genetic aspects of cerebral palsy, neonatal hearing screening, vitamin K status in preterm infants and non-invasive respiratory support and published several articles in these fields. I was awarded a Doctorate from the University of Dundee for the research on cerebral palsy. I was appointed honorary Professor in the School of Health Care Professions, University of Salford in February 2009 until my retirement in June 2022. My interests & responsibilities laid with the support & development of extended roles for midwives & neonatal nurses in clinical practice.
I remain active in medicolegal work as an expert in neonatology since 2004 and have undertaken instructions from solicitors acting either for the Claimant or the Defendant in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Trinidad, Hong Kong, the Falkland Islands and Saint Helena, the Coroner and the Police. I have given evidence in the High Court, the Crown Court and the Coroner’s Court in England.
I am a consultant neonatologist working in Nottingham. During my last few years of neonatal training I had the pleasure of working with NHS Resolution as a neonatal clinical fellow in the Early Notification team. During my time at NHS Resolution I worked with clinical and legal colleagues reviewing cases of birth related brain injury and completed a project looking specially at claims related to GBS disease in neonates.
Nina, a registered nurse and midwife, assumed the role of Deputy Regional Chief Midwife for London at NHSE in October 2021 and transitioned to the Regional Chief Midwife for London in 2023. ​
With experience of working internationally, her extensive background spans contributing to shaping national policy and play a key role in implementing policy at system level, clinical practice, management, research, and quality improvement. Passionate about addressing health inequalities, Nina champions the integration of service users' voices in maternity services. ​
Acting as a midwifery advisor on NICE guidelines and serving as the past President of the Royal Society of Medicine, Maternity and Newborn Forum. Nina's influence extends to initiatives like the Lambeth Early Action Partnership. Here, she led a transformative strategy, addressing health inequalities in early years through early intervention, earning recognition and awards for innovative practices.​
Nina is a member of Kings Health Partner and Applied Research Collaboration South London, contributing to various research publications and an RCM fellow. ​
In 2023, she added to her accomplishments by writing a chapter on public health in the Mayes Midwifery book. Currently pursuing a PhD, Nina focuses on obesity in pregnancy and health literacy, showcasing her commitment to advancing maternal and child health. In 2024, Nina will be leading talent programmes across London to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce.