Thread by @ChildNurseOJ

Shocking statistics in the UK show around 25% of children under the age of five suffer from tooth decay. This is something I have come across on placement frequently working in children's hospitals and wards. #AllOurHealth

@PHE_uk Have come up with a handy toolkit for all HCP's which can be found here:
gov.uk/government/pub…
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Other student Nurses and HCP's might also find this quick fact sheet and summary of advise handy as it gives practical advise and guidance which can be given to parents or summarised and explained:
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…
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More information can be found on the Change 4 Life programme, which gives information on being generally sugar smart. Our intake of sugars is proven to be directly in relation to oral health
nhs.uk/change4life/
They also have a handy app called "Be food Smart"
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Oral Health is more prevalent in areas of the country that are less affluent, and the most vulnerable patients are those who live in poverty. Tackling the health inequalities for all client groups is essential to giving children the best start in life. #AllOurHealth

We all have a role to play in promoting health and remember Make Every Contact Count (MECC)! By using simple to use resources and taking time to help patients and their families we can reduce the amount of time and resources spent overall. #AllOurHealth

For more information or to take the course yourself, sign up to #AllOurHealth via the link below, start the #AllOurHealth Student course for 2020 and follow the links to the E-Learning site. Valuable information for people from all backgrounds and completely free!