The new Breastfeeding Welcome sign has been rolled out to participating venues across Lanarkshire. Almost 500 premises are part of the Breastfeeding Welcome scheme which recognises venues that offer a warm welcome to nursing families. The Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 protects a child’s right to be breastfed, which means that mums can be assured […]

Congratulations to our Project SEARCH students, who graduated last week at a ceremony at New College Lanarkshire following placements at NHS Lanarkshire’s acute hospitals. Project SEARCH helps young people seeking jobs through a one-year employability programme that offers students with additional support needs a work-focused college course. The partnership, between NHS Lanarkshire, the two local councils, […]

There’s lots we can do to support and encourage the breastfeeding mums around us – wives, sisters, cousins, aunties and friends – and there’s plenty of information, advice and guidance to help us to that, including the National Breastfeeding Helpline – 0300 100 021. FeedGood.Scot, a Scottish Government website set up to help families make […]

Through its Baby Friendly initiative, UNICEF’s identifies that breastfeeding is the normal biological way to feed babies; it saves lives and protects the health of mothers and babies both in the short and long term. So why do eight out of ten women stop breast feeding before they want to? Reasons include – cultural norms […]

A common question any health professional may ask a patient is “What’s the matter?” However, a more constructive question to ask would be “What matters to you?” Irene Barkby, executive director of nursing, midwifery and allied health professions, said: “This type of approach helps to establish a relationship. It also helps you to understand the […]