On 19th December 2008, assessment for the Baby Friendly Stage One Accreditation for NHS North Lancashire and Children Centres took place, and we are happy to report that a verbal pass was given, to be confirmed in a written report due in a month or so's time.
NHS North Lancashire and Children Centres are the sixth PCT with Children Centres to have achieved Stage One accreditation (see http://www.babyfriendly.org.uk/htables/all_awards_list.asp scroll down through all the maternity facilities to reach the community section at the bottom of the page).
NHS Blackpool and Children Centres is already listed as having Stage One Accreditation having successfully passed the assessment last summer, however NHS North Lancashire and Children's Centres are still listed as at Certificate of Commitment at the moment: this will be updated shortly after we receive our formal written report.
A small celebration event is planned for 2nd April in Garstang, details to be announced.