Evaluation from Breastfeeding Workshop
Held for Neonatal staff

The staff selected the programme.

Why did you attend this session?

• To increase knowledge and awareness about feeding the premature baby (10)
• To enable me to update advice to mothers (3)
• To learn more in depth, especially the anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding
• Interested in breastfeeding (2)
• To improve my skills and knowledge in expressing breastmilk and breastfeeding and about medications and breastfeeding (2)
• Share skills and discuss with colleagues
• Offered a place

Did the workshops meet your expectations?

• In every way (16)
• In most ways (2)
• The comments were:  “It was good to go over practical things instead of just anatomy and physiology / the only possible things to include would be the benefits of breastmilk / excellent study days, although some of the contents was a little “dry” it was extremely relevant and could not be omitted /a wonderful help for my practice / subjects covered relevant to my practice in NICU, really informative and challenging in a positive way / far more informative for SCBU problems than the UNICEF BFI course / Very informative sessions that are very useful in my practice / very good / very informative, especially as relevant to SCBU / very good to see a breastfeeding course that focuses on the specific needs of the premature neonate and not just on the norm / raised interesting points and questioned practice / good to mix midwives with neonatal staff/ exchange of knowledge and experience / the wards host a range of ethnic minorities, cultures and religious beliefs – I feel I will now be more objective in my role and give correct up to date advice/excellent couple of days, my knowledge has been increased / many thought provoking issues covered/very thought provoking – I left feeling motivated and intending to alter areas of my practice / very well presented, very informative, interesting to hear how other units work/ very interesting and thought provoking, questions and challenges our practice and promotes discussion.

Other comments on the day /venue / organisation

• Well organised (5)
• Hot room (12)
• Very informative and useful
• Thank a lot very, very informative and useful
• At times “heavy” on anatomy and heat in the room made it difficult to concentrate
• Presented very well

If this workshop is held again my suggestion would be - - - -

• You must attend
• Beverages available in the room
• Breastfeeding babies with Down’s Syndrome / Cleft lip and palate
• That medical staff attend
• A better room
• Perhaps practical sessions on the unit (with parental consent)
• Enjoyed the balloons / breast and hands on sessions

Other comments

• Than you VERY much
• Very enjoyable

Evaluation of Bedhampton Workshops
Day One and Two 2006

Why they attended the session(s)

• Preparation for IBCLC exam (5)
• To learn more and improve my support (4)
• Considering taking IBCLC exam
• To access more in-depth knowledge not available on other days

The day(s) met my expectation in

• All answered in every way

Other comments

• Excellent venue (3)
• Liked the mixed group from different areas of practice (2)
• Good days to go to
• Well organised, informative days (2)
• Really good interactive days
• Lovely group
• Really interactive
• Refreshing, informative, good group discussions
• Excellent handouts
• Non intimidating, easy to ask questions (2)
• Very clearly presented with opportunities for discussion (4)
• Welcoming and well organised
• I do not think I had expectations but certainly the level of information and delivery was consistently high, stimulating and helpful.
• I would certainly recommend the course , only sorry I cannot manage all six days.

Evaluation of Building on Breastfeeding Support Conference

Why did you attend this conference?

• Further/improve/update personal knowledge (16)
• General interest
• To be inspired
• Preparation for Lactation Consultants exam (3)
• To see how things are done in other areas
• To meet like minded people (4)
• To attend an annual study day (for NCT) (2)
• Interesting topics (3)
• It was local (3)
• To gain ideas and support for setting up a breastfeeding group (7)
• Was inspired by previous LC South days
• To attend cleft lip and palate workshop

Did the day meet your expectations?

• 8 –In most ways, 16 – In every way

Comments

• Really interesting and uplifting day / Superb day, lovely relaxed atmosphere/I have had so much fun and learnt so much / Very, very useful day.  I did find the A and P very helpful, I thought it was very inspiring and thought provoking / Great – fab!/ Fabulous learnt lots.  Maybe just a bit too much to take in in one go if you are not a breastfeeding counsellor / Particularly liked the talk on empowering women also practicalities in positioning and cleft lip topics / Each session very informative / Excellent day, I have enjoyed it so much and have made some useful contacts / Enthusing and motivating day /Very enjoyable, very friendly, lots to take away /Good to network with others / excellent speakers, very informative as well as some practical information /Now I can adapt what I have learnt to special care babies/ Learnt many new ideas together with refreshing knowledge / Now thinking about taking the LC exam and being more effective in practice.

Other comments on the day / venue / organisation

• Good venue (14)
• Good lunch /food (6)
• Good location (3)
• Easy to find (2)
• Good organisation (3)
• Written instruction to venue could have been better (2)
• Quite a lot in a short time
• Wish I could have done the other workshops
• Perhaps avoid half-term next time
• Car parking limited
• Good to have handouts
• Friendly and relaxed (2)

Any other comments

Evaluation of LC South Conference January 2006

The reasons why the conference was attended were

• Local (2)
• Not too expensive (2)
• Interesting topics that had not heard before (5)
• Previous conference was good (2)
• To learn more about the issues covered related to breastfeeding practice (7)
• Discuss the issues
• Networking
• Wanting the ethics cerps (6)
• Very interested in ethics (11)
• To be with like minded people (4)

Many listed more than one reason

To the question “Did the conference meet your expectation?

In every way – 14     In most ways – 9

• Ethics sounds such a dry topic but it’s our everyday work.  It always sounded so academic before, the speakers were all excellent and interesting
• Extremely useful to me.  Just enough, not boring but interesting.
• The lecture on ethical dilemma would have liked a hand out
• More interesting than I had anticipated and touched quite a lot of raw, personal nerves on one of the subjects covered.
• The sessions were a bit long, could have done with more breaks.
• Fantastic
• Very enjoyable and easier to interact as it was a smaller group.
• I found the talks very interesting and thought provoking as not a clear subject by any means.
• Very interesting speakers. Thanks.
• I have thoroughly enjoyed the day especially the attachment session.  Very informative and very well presented. 
• Always a real treat to come to one of your days.  Everyone is so positive about breastfeeding.
• All the speakers were very good and challenging.  Maybe a little more time for discussion would be good.
• Interesting speakers.  Very informative and enjoyable
• Interesting speakers
• Was not sure what to expect but the whole day has been very informative and thought provoking.
• Especially enjoyed the understanding of the basis of ethical practice and the talk on attachment and breastfeeding
• Really thought the attachment presentation great.
• Would have been good to have ethical dilemma scenarios to tackle in small groups to apply the information as the speakers discussed it.
• It is always good to talk through how practice and the topic interact.
• I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would not hesitate to come to the next conference.
• Speakers very good

Other comments on the day

• Spoilt with good food (12)
• Very civilised as no “bunfights” and queues for food.
• Well organised (6)
• Made welcome, friendly (5)
• Very good (2)
• Just the right size room, soon warmed up
• Excellent (5)
• Good venue (9)
• Some fruit juice would have been nice
• Good to have a local conference
• Great handouts
• Presenter standing in front of screen (2)

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Feedback from attendees at the “Starting a Business” workshop 28.10.06

'A great day, which provided excellent ideas/overview for setting up in private practice. Would definitely recommend others of setting up in private practice to attend.'

'Will be giving me more in-depth thought about private practice and really thinking about doing it. Really useful input from all present and different ideas of what form your private work could take. Good to have guidance on what preparations to take. Thanks for the inspiration.'

'Could have been held over two days. Helped to bring doubts, hopes and realism to the process. Encouraging but practical and helpful. Put everything into perspective. Well done.'

'A very interesting day. It has been wonderful to explore ideas with a group who are looking to do similar things. Good balance of teaching and group work.'

'Someone who is an advisor for setting up small business may have been helpful or a tax consultant.'

'Have enjoyed the day and enthusiastic about the future.'

'I came with trepidation, as the whole subject seemed overwhelming and fraught with difficulty. I leave with relief and enthusiasm to give it a go. Thanks for helping to explain, explore and discuss these issues. I cannot think of any improvements on the day you could have made.'

'Excellent day. I enjoyed the structure and programme as it was. Great group, lots of questions and interaction. Good to talk to others who had started their own business with pros and cons. Excellent group work. Thank you very much.'

'I am thinking of setting up own business and need to think about everything beforehand. Made me think of lots of aspects which I may have just not done or planned. Good to meet others and hear their idea. Very useful, lots of food for thought, thanks.'

'I have really enjoyed today. I came with an open mind and have lots of ideas now including a better idea of how to move forward in a structured way. I can’t think of anything I would have included or wish to have left out. It has been a very useful springboard from which to start out. Thank you very much.'

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