A Lifeline for Companionship: The Connect Me Social Group

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In an era where social isolation and loneliness are becoming increasingly prevalent, particularly among carers and the elderly, initiatives that foster community connections are essential for our island.

Creative destruction – a force to be embraced and preserved?

Productivity growth at the level of a firm is quite easy to understand.  At its simplest it means a firm finding ways to produce more value with the same or less inputs; but exactly how the actions of individual firms build up to deliver productivity growth at the level of the economy is more difficult to imagine. 

Jennifer’s Journey to Connection: Coach to Connector

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In our interconnected world, the importance of fostering community connections is sometimes overlooked. At the heart of the Connect Me mission are the dedicated individuals known as Connectors. These individuals play a pivotal role in bringing people together, enhancing community spirit, and promoting overall well-being. Today, we delve into the inspiring journey of Jennifer Neill, … Read more Jennifer’s Journey to Connection: Coach to Connector

Returning to Work and Breastfeeding

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To mark International Breastfeeding week, Debra Hennessy, IBCLC, Family Nursing and Home Care (FNHC), and Deborah McCoy, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife, Health for Community Services (HCS), have collaborated on a series of blog posts to celebrate the week. If you are returning to work soon, congratulations on keeping your feeding going this far! Many women … Read more Returning to Work and Breastfeeding

Common Breastfeeding Problems

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To mark International Breastfeeding week, Debra Hennessy, IBCLC, Family Nursing and Home Care (FNHC), and Deborah McCoy, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife, Health for Community Services (HCS), have collaborated on a series of blog posts to celebrate the week. Many of the common problems experience in the early days of breastfeeding are caused by poor latch … Read more Common Breastfeeding Problems

Normal Newborn Behaviours

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To mark International Breastfeeding week, Debra Hennessy, IBCLC, Family Nursing and Home Care (FNHC), and Deborah McCoy, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife, Health for Community Services (HCS), have collaborated on a series of blog posts to celebrate the week. Many of you reading this blog have most likely just entered the sometimes scary world of parenthood. … Read more Normal Newborn Behaviours

Getting off to a good start

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To mark International Breastfeeding week, Debra Hennessy, IBCLC, Family Nursing and Home Care (FNHC), and Deborah McCoy, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife, Health for Community Services (HCS), have collaborated on a series of blog posts to celebrate the week. Breastfeeding will provide your baby with the best possible start in life. Breastmilk gives them the best … Read more Getting off to a good start

Close and Loving Relationships

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To mark International Breastfeeding week, Debra Hennessy, IBCLC, Family Nursing and Home Care (FNHC), and Deborah McCoy, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife, Health for Community Services (HCS), have collaborated on a series of blog posts to celebrate the week. Did you know that every time you respond to your baby’s movements when they are tucked up … Read more Close and Loving Relationships

What’s in Breastmilk

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To mark International Breastfeeding week, Debra Hennessy, IBCLC, Family Nursing and Home Care (FNHC), and Deborah McCoy, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife, Health for Community Services (HCS), have collaborated on a series of blog posts to celebrate the week. Have you ever wondered what your breastmilk is made up of?A lot more than you think!! Breastmilk … Read more What’s in Breastmilk

The Benefits of Breastfeeding

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To mark International Breastfeeding week, Debra Hennessy, IBCLC, Family Nursing and Home Care (FNHC), and Deborah McCoy, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife, Health for Community Services (HCS), have collaborated on a series of blog posts to celebrate the week. The benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child cannot be over stated. Breastfeeding protects your baby … Read more The Benefits of Breastfeeding