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 *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome