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Published 13 Sep 2019

1920-0001 Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

London Borough of Islington · London

Key facts

Estimated value
£1,065,533
Closing date
14 Oct 2019
Contract starts
16 Nov 2019
Contract ends
31 Mar 2028
Procedure
Open procedure
Buyer type
Local government

Description

The Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service will aim to increase the prevalence of exclusive breastfeedingat 6-8 weeks and beyond, and reduce inequalities in breastfeeding initiation and continuation. It will do this bycoffering dedicated one-to-one and group-based breastfeeding support to mothers within 48 hours of home birthor transfer home from a birthing centre (and within 72 hours of birth if missed on the ward), and additionallyaccording to need. The service will be delivered by a network of trained peer volunteers and accredited peersupporters recruited from the local community, working within a multi-agency, integrated system of perinatal andinfant health services. The breastfeeding peer support team will also play an important role in raising awarenessof Islington Bright Start and wider perinatal services.

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