Bring Back Funding For Breastfeeding Awareness Week
We are asking the Department of Health to continue to fund Breastfeeding Awareness Week.Breastfed babies save the NHS money because they are less likely to need medical treatment. Statistically, formu... continue reading »
"In order to give all our babies the best start in life it's essential that we raise the culture of breastfeeding to that of the norm. County Lancashire"
"In a difficult climate a very short-sited decision in terms of NHS resources County Kent"
"Why cut the funding for something so worthy... perhaps because mums produce milk, not oil... County Middlesex"
"This funding needs to be brought back, If breastfeeding rates were better it would save the country money in the long run with less illness and less crime"
"Mothers need a supportive environment to establish and maintain breastfeeding. Help us by funding this simple, effective, important public health measure. County Berkshire"
"This particular cut will cost so much more in terms of NHS treatment for children suffering from all the things breastfeeding helps to protect against! A sad and disheartening decision. County Merseyside"