Motion · S5M-15934 · 20 Feb 2019

Unicef Award for NHS Lanarkshire Health Visiting Services

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire’s health visiting services on being re-awarded the Baby Friendly Award from Unicef; notes that this award is given to services that display best standard practices to protect, promote and support breastfeeding and to strengthen mother-baby and family relationships; understands that the Baby Friendly Initiative, set up by Unicef and the World Health Organization, is a global programme that provides a practical and effective way for health services to improve the care provided for all mothers and babies; commends the hard work and dedication of the health visiting services within NHS Lanarkshire, and wishes everyone involved well for the future.

Supporters (14)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.