Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Service

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To provide a high quality, effective, efficient, accessible and innovative Oral health promotion and prevention service with the aims of improving oral health and reducing oral health inequalities in the population of London Borough of Hackney and the City of London. The new service aims to achieve following strategic outcomes: Reduction in the incidence and prevalence of decayed, missing and filled teeth in children and vulnerable adults Reduction in the number of children being admitted to hospital for dental caries and the number admitted for tooth extractions Reduction in oral health inequalities The service provision is focused on: 1. Early Years and Primary schools including (but not limited to): Application of Fluoride Varnish annually each to children in mainstream and Orthodox Jewish primary schools Targeted oral health promotion amongst the Orthodox Jewish communities to be delivered by Orthodox Jewish organisations. Distribution of fluoride toothpaste and Brushing for Life packs amongst children Training of workforce and awareness workshops with parents/carers. 2. Older and vulnerable people including those with learning disabilities, mental health problems, substance misuse problems and homeless. Distribution of fluoride toothpastes and Brushing for Life packs amongst older and vulnerable adults. Supporting care homes in the implementation of Oral health Care homes NICE Quality Standard QS151. 3. Using the Making Every Contact Count approach and integrating oral health within 0-25 services; vulnerable and older adults' services commissioned by Hackney and City. The anticipated total value of this contact will be a maximum of £1.2 million over 5 years. If you would like to register your interest in this opportunity, please contact the London Borough of Hackney. Note that this notice is Without Prejudice to any future procurement opportunities with LB Hackney.