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Influencing policy and Parliament

Bliss works with Government and politicians to improve care and support for premature and sick babies and their families.

Mum holding toddler in her arms with Scotland's current First Minister (Nicola Sturgeon) holding the toddler's hand
Mum sat on a hospital chair with her baby resting on her chest. In the background is an incubator and monitor

Neonatal Leave and Pay Campaign

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill, introduced by Stuart C McDonald MP, reached Royal Assent on 24 May meaning it is now law!
Baby's tiny foot being held by a parent's thumb and index fingers

Bereavement Leave and Pay Act

The Parental Bereavement (Pay and Leave) Bill has now passed through Parliament to become law.
Mum holding her baby wrapped in a blanket on her chest

Parental leave

Parents of premature and sick babies are being forced to return to work when their baby is critically ill in hospital. For some, all of their time off from work is spent…
Dad looking over his sleeping baby while holding a syringe of milk above the baby to allow tube feeding

National standards for neonatal care

For babies to have the best possible outcomes, it is important that they are cared for in neonatal units which meet the highest standards of quality care.
Bliss Baby report card

Policy reports

Our policy research and reports shine a light onto a range of issues affecting care for premature and sick babies and their families.
Influencing services england

Neonatal services for the future: a manifesto

We have developed recommendations for the next Government to ensure Bliss' vision becomes a reality, which you can read below in our manifesto.