North Central London Infant Feeding Strategy - GP consultation |
A steering group has been set up in North Central London to define Infant Feeding Strategy in the region after the merger of the local CCGs to become the NCL CCG. A Gap Analysis has been completed and recommendations have been written in order for all sectors to meet best practice in Infant Feeding. These cover all NCL regions and hospital as well as community services.
There are 5 recommendations which involve GPs, either primarily or peripherally (eg as referrers). They are Recommendations 12, 13, 19, 20 and 24.
These recommendations were created by a team with expertise in Infant Feeding Support, but no GPs were involved in drafting them. This is our chance to have some involvement.
So that these can become realistic strategy objectives, we are looking for feedback from GPs about whether you think these objectives are achievable, and for ideas on how to help achieve them. Please be honest but also constructive in your feedback.
Please read each recommendation and give your feedback on them.
Recommendation 12:
Specialist breastfeeding support is part of the commissioned community infant feeding support service. There is a clear referral pathway into and out of the service that is well understood by and communicated to all who support mothers with baby feeding, including peer supporters, maternity support workers, midwives, health visitors, GPs, paediatricians and dietitians. The pathway should incorporate faltering growth and tongue tie pathways. The specialist support should be provided by someone who has undergone IBCLC training and who is currently certified as a lactation consultant. Specialist support should be available to all mothers who require it, including home support when necessary.
(NB. Please only consider the role of GPs relating to this ie being aware of the service and referring into it. GPs would not be responsible for setting it up.)
Specialist breastfeeding support is part of the commissioned community infant feeding support service. There is a clear referral pathway into and out of the service that is well understood by and communicated to all who support mothers with baby feeding, including peer supporters, maternity support workers, midwives, health visitors, GPs, paediatricians and dietitians. The pathway should incorporate faltering growth and tongue tie pathways. The specialist support should be provided by someone who has undergone IBCLC training and who is currently certified as a lactation consultant. Specialist support should be available to all mothers who require it, including home support when necessary.
(NB. Please only consider the role of GPs relating to this ie being aware of the service and referring into it. GPs would not be responsible for setting it up.)