Bliss (charity) a story on neonatal intensive care units. The article said that no hospital had all the equipment it needed to safely care for the premature and sick babies in their care. Allan Chilvers suggested setting up a society to raise funds for life-saving equipment like incubators for premature babies and Bliss (Baby Life Support Systems) was born. In five years Bliss raised £750,000 and donated equipment to 82 hospitals. The 1990s saw the introduction of artificial pulmonary surfactants and antenatal steroids which reduced infant mortality and meant more premature babies began to survive. During this decade, Bliss was chosen as
Skills for Care the social care workforce. Once the QCF is introduced in 2010 the common induction standards and knowledge sets will be linked into the framework. The Accolades awards reward social care employers who deliver outstanding services. Care Ambassadors visit schools, colleges and job fairs to promote social care as a positive career choice. The 'I Care...' materials and the career pathway e-tool help employers promote social care as a long-term career. Skills for Care makes sure the voice of social care employers and their workers is heard at the Department of Health and at Westminster. Skills for Care work closely with