Infant Feeding Support

Barnet

The Infant Feeding Team offers evidence-based information and support on all types of infant feeding, including breastfeeding, maximising breastmilk, and bottle feeding with commercial formula. Support is provided via telephone, virtual meetings, drop-in sessions, clinic appointments, and home visits, adhering to UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards.


Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • Barnet resident
  • Mothers requiring breastfeeding support

How to Refer

Referral number

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Complete the Breastfeeding Support Referral Barnet - Whittington Health form and email to hcp4b.bfsupportteam@nhs.net

Where to find the form

  • BAR Global Documents > Referral Forms (BAR Global)

Self-referral

Patients can contact the Infant Feeding Team directly or attend one of the drop-in groups for face-to-face support.



Review date: Wednesday, 13 January 2027