NCT Breastfeeding Support

To ensure continuity of the service, a short term contract has been awarded to National Childbirth Trust whilst undergoing a procurement exercise for the service. Market Engagement has been undertaken in advance.

NWL CCG required a community breastfeeding support service in Hounslow to offer breastfeeding support services through a café based environment. The aim of the service is to provide non-clinical environment drop in sessions which enables mothers to access both social support and expert advice and resources. The current service offers a qualified and licensed Breastfeeding Counsellor who facilitates a Baby Café across 4 venues for 6.5 hours a week, over 48 weeks.

Key services include: - To provide a drop in centre to support breastfeeding mothers on how to breastfeed. - To provide information and support to mothers and families. - To provide breastfeeding, practical and problem solving support by covering difficulty and issues faced by new parents, including baby feeding, and to provide an opportunity to discuss concerns, share experiences and ideas. - To provide informal education and practical breastfeeding support programmes delivered by both health professionals/practitioners and peer supporters in accordance with local population needs. - To provide a skilled 1:1 breastfeeding service and social support. - To signpost mothers to other support services within and around neighbouring boroughs.