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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