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Real Nappy Schemes -
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This index has been compiled with the generous co-operation of the many organisations involved in real nappy partnerships. WEN would like to thank everyone who participated in its creation. The information published has been provided by the 'partnerships' and there are not yet any national standard methods for information gathering and calculations. Publication here does not imply endorsement by WEN of any particular methodology.

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 Funded by

Cottontails, Sedgefield BC, Durham
Areas Served Sedgefield Borough
Type of Scheme Anti-poverty
Start Year 2001
End Year Ongoing
New Real Nappy Users No Information Yet
No. of Temporary Jobs 0
No. of Permanent Jobs 0
Waste Prevented (tonnes) No Information Yet

Money Saved on Expenditure No Information Yet
Money Saved on Disposal No Information Yet

Partners
Sedgefield Borough Council Contact: Oliver Priestley-Leach Tel: 01388 816 166 ext Email: opriestley-leach@sedgefield.gov.uk

Ferryhill and Chilton SureStart

Lollipop Children's Products Ltd

Sedgefield Borough Council

Notes
Funding: Internal funding, Sure Start

Aims: To alleviate poverty in low-income families.

Scheme history: This partnership began in April 2001. It relaunched in April 2002 with a research project and trial involving 12 mothers and children from Ferryhill and Chilton Sure Start to trial different types of cloth nappies. Research investigated mechanisms for improving uptake of real nappies through improved publicity, mentoring, linking with the health sector, trial packs and payment schemes.

Scheme: A 20% discount off the cost of cloth nappies purchased through Lollipop Children’s Products is available to any resident of Sedgefield Borough Council. Any ideas tested in the Sure Start area will be extended to the rest of the Borough as well - subject to securing funding.

Promotion: Leaflets distributed in health centres and doctors' surgeries and given to midwives/health visitors for dissemination. Use of local 'nappy champions' to talk at parent and toddler groups etc. Articles in Council magazine.

Achievements: The research project has given new ideas for the development of the scheme and a basis for funding applications. Through partnership with SureStart the project has seen anti-poverty gains, development of individual and social benefits. Lollipop Children’s Products gains new customers in this area.

Future plans: Talks and training events proposed for health professionals and SureStart groups.

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