The Baby Friendly Initiative

Vernon Coaker MP

I have been the Member of Parliament for Gedling since 1997.

The Gedling constituency includes Arnold, Burton Joyce, Carlton, Colwick, Daybrook, Gedling, Mapperley, Netherfield, Stoke Bardolph and Woodthorpe.

I would like to thank the residents of Gedling for returning me as their MP in the recent election. It is a great privilege to continue to represent Gedling and I will continue to work hard for my constituents.

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The Baby Friendly Initiative

On Friday 29th January Vernon was invited to Park House Health Centre to award a Certificate of Commitment to Nottinghamshire Community Health. (NCH)

baby friendly certificate

ABOVE: Vernon presents the Certificate of Commitment to Eleri de Gilbert on behalf of Nottinghamshire Community Health

This certificate recognises NCH Commitment in its first step towards gaining international recognition from UNICEF's Baby Friendly Initiative. The Certificate of Commitment recognises that a health care facility is dedicated to implementing recognised best practice standards, and is awarded when there is a signed commitment from senior staff.

As part of this initiative NCH aims to increase breastfeeding by providing help and support to mothers across Nottinghamshire. Vernon was also asked to award Breastfeeding Champions with badges.

breastfeeding champions

ABOVE: Breastfeeding Champions and staff

These badges were awarded in recognition of the work individuals do to support Theresa Drozdowska, the Health Imporvement Practitioner and lead for the implementation of the Baby Friendly Initiative, in the implementation process.