Feed Advocates
We are on a mission….
Feed are a team. We rely on candid feedback and communication to ensure we are not in an echo chamber. We recognise the importance having lots of voices at a table in order to make changes that will be truly relevant for mums and families. We are developing a programme to enlist passionate individuals to become Feed Advocates and help shape the face of infant feeding.
What is a Feed Advocate?
Feed Advocate Group is a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) group to help Feed ensure the work being undertaken represents things that are important to mums and families. Feed relies on input from its advocate group to help direct research, outputs, policies, and lobbying work.
What is involved?
The responsibilities of the advocacy group will change and develop over time, with thanks to the input of those involved. However, we do expect the following responsibilities to be the kind of things the advocates will be involved in:
Discussing and sharing your own experiences with infant feeding in order to input into Feed work.
Review and input into Feed research proposals to determine if we are asking the right questions.
Review Feed policies & guidelines to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet the needs of those who they will effect.
To review and collaborate on new messages shared on social media, website and press releases to ensure the messages are clear and appropriate.
There maybe occasion where Feed advocates are asked to take part in training events, media events and research events in person.
Can anyone apply?
You do not need any formal qualifications to be a Feed Advocate. What we do ask is that you have experience of infant feeding. Our advocates are mainly parents, but we do also offer spaces to professionals who bring other knowledge and expertise. The experience you have does not have to be recent, for example your children may be grown up, but you may have a particular insight into your local community, or on a particular infant feeding topic you feel is under represented.
What do I get out of it?
The Feed Advocate role is a voluntary role, however, we recognise there will be times when a small reimbursement or expense cover will be required.
All Feed Advocates will be encouraged to keep a Feed Portfolio. This is a way of collating projects the advocates have been involved in. It gives advocates an opportunity to gain skills of reflective practice and develop a portfolio of work owned by each advocate.
Great… how do I apply?
It is easy! just fill out the form on the advocates page to note your interest and we will be in touch to arrange an informal interview.
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