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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Partners
Isle of Wight Real Nappy Advisory Service Contact: Lucy Watson Tel: 01983 405 979 Email: lucy@iownappies.co.uk

Island Waste Services

St Mary's NHS Trust, I.O.W.

Aims:
To raise the profile of cloth nappies on the Island both amongst parents and health professionals. To make it easier for parents to buy, choose and use cloth nappies.

Scheme history:
This was a one woman band initially which expanded to a group effort from keen cloth nappy users. The group obtained funding in 2001 and from then on have had funding on a regular basis.

Scheme:
Monthly 'nappuccinos' in the Island's capital town, Newport have been very popular and make it simpler for people to see the nappies, and ask other users' advice etc. The grant from Awards for All was used to kit out health professionals across the island with their own nappy kits. These are given to midwives, health visitors, NCT antenatal teachers, the local Wight Green Centre, waste services and hospitals - all in clear plastic crates. The kit includes nappies, leaflets and information packs.

Promotion:
This includes leaflets available at the hospital, advertisements in the local paper and posters in local toy shops.

Achievements:
There has been a noticeable increase in cloth nappy use on the Island. Many parents pop in to the Nappuccino sessions to buy or talk nappies. Getting nappies out in to the community is the best way of spreading the word.

Waste:
It costs the I.O.W. council £65,000 to dispose of disposable nappies each year.