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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde urge nurseries to join scheme
The health board launched the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Early Learning Scheme in June 2024. The initiative, backed by the Scottish Government and local health boards, aims to create a welcoming environment for breastfeeding mums, visitors, and staff at childcare centres. Read more: Mack rebuild 'at risk' from 02 ABC plan says Glasgow School of Art Coatbridge couple lose court case to overturn winter fuel payment cut 'Drugs worth nearly £1m' recovered from property Since its inception, 27 early years centres across Greater Glasgow and Clyde have fully signed up for the scheme, with 74 others working towards full accreditation. The initiative ensures centres have breastfeeding and return-to-work policies for staff, and includes breastfeeding as part of the children's curriculum discussions. As part of Breastfeeding Week, the NHSGGC Health Improvement team raised awareness of the scheme at Glasgow's Silverburn shopping centre. Jacalyn McIlwham, a health improvement practitioner in the NHSGGC, said: "Centres appoint a breastfeeding champion who we liaise with to help set things up and then as this rolls out. "We support this champion in helping staff to partake in the online training and normalise breastfeeding in their setting. 'Overall, the online training teaches staff how to promote a breastfeeding-friendly environment, support breastfeeding families and colleagues, and understand the benefits of breastfeeding so teams have a well-rounded understanding of how best to support women.' Anne McNair, team leader and breastfeeding champion at Pollok Children's Centre, one of the leading nurseries in the scheme, said: "Becoming a breastfeeding friendly nursery has been a positive experience. "We want families to feel supported and comfortable." Dr Emilia Crighton, director of public health at NHSGGC, said: "Juggling life with a young family is challenging, and having accessible, supportive locations can make a huge difference to how long a mum chooses to breastfeed. "It also reassures parents planning for another child that support will be there when they need it." For more information or to sign up, contact for South Glasgow, for North West Glasgow, and for North East Glasgow.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tennessee lawmakers make undocumented children pawns in immigration politics
Editor's note: Letters to the editor reflect the views of individual readers. Scroll to the bottom to see how you can add your voice, whether you agree or disagree. We welcome diverse viewpoints. Re: "Tennessee Republicans file bill to allow public schools to reject undocumented children," Feb. 4. I have read in utter dismay how bills are being planned to deny educational opportunities to undocumented children. It seems apparent that you have no empathy nor compassion for innocent children. Some friends have suggested to me that probably these legislators have never experienced being poor or using government help. My belief is that not all of these legislators were born with 'silver spoons' in their mouths. When denying children education, how will they determine those who have birthright citizenship? Has there been discussion about the possible impact on neighborhoods and businesses with children roaming the streets? Remember the saying about 'idle minds." The possibility of needing funds for juvenile services could cost more than having them in school during the day. Please re-think the proposed bills and have more compassion for children, whether documented or undocumented. Tennesseans may be the better for it. Anne McNair, Nashville 37207 Agree or disagree? Or have a view on another topic entirely? Send a letter of 250 words or fewer to letters@ Include your full name, city/town, ZIP and contact information for verification. Thanks for adding to the public conversation. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Immigration politics makes undocumented children pawns | Letters
