Introduction
In order to achieve its aims and objectives the Agency is committed to working in partnership with other relevant bodies and organisations from the public, community and voluntary sectors. The Agency's effectiveness as a regional provider of health promotion services is greatly increased by working with others. Each year the Agency is engaged in a wide range of formal and informal working relationships, and actively seeks opportunities to communicate and collaborate with colleagues in all sectors to promote health.

The sharing of information and learning from others is fundamental to developing better health promotion practice and maximising resources.
Work within the breastfeeding programme currently involves the following alliances/partnerships: