That's really interesting Magda and shows that the skills of your peer 
counsellors are valued. Congratulations to them and to your org.
Karleen Gribble
Australia
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From: "Magda Sachs" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:30 PM
Subject: UK national infant feeding post


>I thought some of you might be interested to know that a national post of 
>'Infant Feeding Best Practice Manager' -- which is a civil service job 
>located at the Department of Health has been given to two women who are 
>volunteers with a breastfeeding support orgainsation (The Breastfeeding 
>Network).  (The will job share).  Previously this position has gone to 
>clinicans (midwife, health visitor).
> I don't know if this is unique (to have voluntary organisation people in 
> the top governemnt job) -- but it is very interesting!  I, for one, am 
> watching to see what happens, and also cheering from the sidelines 
> (disclaimer -- I know them both well and have done for years).  I should 
> say that neither is an IBCLC as this qualification has not established its 
> relevance to breastfeeding work here in the UK.
> Magda Sachs
> Breastfeeding Supporter, BfN, UK
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