Whether you are expecting, establishing breastfeeding or are further into your journey, you can connect with your health professionals for your appointments using our video call service NHS Near Me to get information and support from the comfort of your own home.
What do I need to make a video call?
- A good connection to the internet. If you can watch a video online (e.g. YouTube) you can make a video call.
- A private, well-lit area.
- A camera that you can move or maybe even someone else available to hold the camera to different positions, as the breastfeeding peer supporter may need to observe your baby attaching.
- One of the following: Google Chrome web browser on a desktop or laptop, or on an Android tablet or smartphone, Safari web browser on an Apple iMac, MacBook, iPad, or iPhone.
- A web-camera, speakers and microphone that are already built into a laptop or mobile device.
Is it secure?
Video calls are secure; your privacy is protected.You have your own private video room that only authorised clinicians can enter.
How much data does it use?
You don’t use any data while waiting for a breastfeeding peer supporter to join you.An Attend Anywhere video call uses a similar amount of data to Skype® or FaceTime®