Welcome to Preparing for Private Practice

Welcome to Preparing for Private Practice

I'm Lucy Ruddle, IBCLC. I am passionate about supporting families to meet their individual breastfeeding goals, and supporting professionals to do the same. I am excited to be leading you through this course and looking forward to diving into the content with you.

Please take some time to familiarise yourself with the course information.

During the course, should you need any support please reach out to myself and my assistant via email lucyruddle_ibclc@outlook.com

We are here to help.

NOTICE

Please check your emails for a welcome email. This will contain all the relevant links and information you need to get started.

Membership FAQs

  • By joining the course, you understand and agree that you will not share any course content, including the Zoom recordings, with anyone at any time.

    We will be discussing confidential matters and it is essential that the group feels safe. A safe space is essential to learning - confidentiality and respect is non-negotiable.

    Confidentiality will only be broken by myself if I am concerned for your immediate safety, or that of someone you are caring for. In this case, I will let you know what I will do next, which may be a call to emergency services, social care, or IBLCE.

  • If you have an accessibility need please let us know as soon as possible. It is important to us that the course is accessible to all.

  • Refunds will not be given for On-Demand memberships.

    For Mentoring Memberships, refunds will not automatically given once the course has begun, except in emergency circumstances, and at Lucy’s discretion. It can take up to 5 working days for a refund to process.

  • I am an IBCLC in Private Practice. I am not an expert in UK or Global law, or business requirements. The information I share with you during our time together is merely what I have learned by going through the processes myself.

    By continuing you understand and agree that you are ultimately responsible for ensuring your Practice is up to standard.

    If this is something you do NOT agree to, please inform us IMMEDIATELY so we can process a refund.

  • Joined us on-demand and want to upgrade to include 121 mentoring?

    Email me at LucyRuddle_IBCLC@outlook.com and let’s chat!

Intro

The course will guide you through 3 modules which have been designed to be worked through progressively. Each module will contain an introduction, relevant video resources, and additional materials such as templates or guides.

Module 1 : Paperwork & Best Practice
Module 2: Practicalities of Working in Private Practice
Module 3: Consultation, Observation and Discussion

Course Handbook

The handbook will guide you through each of the modules, and contains a selection of templates, as well as interactive links to additional resources.

Download

Mentoring Membership Perks

  • Facebook Group

    A space for you to deepen your learning experience through discussions, case studies, and connection to other professionals.

  • Whats App Group

    Community is everything, so this space has been made as a place to chat more informally - memes and giggles thoroughly welcomed!

  • Live Mentoring

    Join the Google Drive to access the yearly planner, and be sure to add dates to your diary. (Only available in Mentorship Membership)

Mentoring Membership FAQs

  • Sessions will be held on the last Friday of the month at 10:30am (except for August and December break). Dates and access details for live sessions can be found in the private Google Drive. Please add them to your diary so you don’t miss out!

    If you’re able, please enter the Zoom waiting room at least 5 minutes before the session, so we can assist with any technical issues.

    Please share your real name and pronouns when joining, and remain muted unless called upon. You can choose to add auto captions to your view of the session should you wish.

  • We have created a private Google Drive as part of your membership. Here, you will find details for joining the Facebook Group, WhatsApp Group, and LIVE sessions.

  • By joining the course, you understand and agree that you will not share any course content, including the Zoom recordings, with anyone at any time.

    We will be discussing confidential matters and it is essential that the group feels safe. A safe space is essential to learning - confidentiality and respect is non-negotiable.

    Confidentiality will only be broken by myself if I am concerned for your immediate safety, or that of someone you are caring for. In this case, I will let you know what I will do next, which may be a call to emergency services, social care, or IBLCE.

  • If you have an accessibility need please let us know as soon as possible. It is important to us that the course is accessible to all. If you need to move and stim throughout the call - please do. This is a safe space.

  • Refunds will not be automatically given once the course has begun, except in emergency circumstances, and at Lucy’s discretion. It can take up to 5 working days for a refund to process.

    If we feel anyone's behaviour is inappropriate, it will be raised with the participant and we reserve the right to remove anyone from the course.

  • I am an IBCLC in Private Practice. I am not an expert in UK or Global law, or business requirements. The information I share with you during our time together is merely what I have learned by going through the processes myself.

    By continuing you understand and agree that you are ultimately responsible for ensuring your Practice is up to standard.

    If this is something you do NOT agree to, please inform us IMMEDIATELY so we can process a refund.

  • Joined us on-demand and want to upgrade? Email me at LucyRuddle_IBCLC@outlook.com and let’s chat!

Access Mentoring Membership PRIVATE Google Drive