2526-0567 Breastfeeding Peer Support Service - PME

Description

The Breastfeeding Peer Support Service aims to increase the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks. The service will meet the requirements of the Best Start Healthy Baby programme and the recommendations of NICE guidance on breastfeeding support. The service will deliver support to families antenatally, provide on-ward contacts and home visits as well as follow up calls. Drop-in and appointment clinics in community buildings across the borough will also be available for families. The service will aim to be delivered by local women as peer supporters and will offer training and development opportunities for residents. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to attend a hybrid information and engagement session to be held on Microsoft Teams and in person at: Location: Committee Room 6, Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, London, N1 2UD. Date and Time: 24th of June 2026 11am- 12pm. To register and confirm your attendance, please message us through the messaging function of the London Tenders Portal providing the name and email address of the attendee. A calendar invite will be issued to registered attendees in advance of the session. If you have trouble with the portal, contact procurement@islington.gov.uk referencing 2526-0567 Breastfeeding Peer Support Service. Keywords: Infant feeding, Maternal Health, Breastfeeding Support, Community Health Services