A Rushmoor based initiative focused on reducing healthcare inequalities for children and young people
Rushmoor Voluntary Services are delighted to announce the completion of the Smile Project in partnership with NHS Frimley Health and Care ICS (Integrated Care System) as part of the NHS Core 20 Plus 5 initiative. The project is designed to drive targeted action to improve health inequalities in Rushmoor. Our focus is on oral health for primary-aged children as the impacts of poor oral health disproportionally affect vulnerable and socially disadvantaged individuals in society. The Smile Project promotes the health messages of preventing tooth decay, including looking after teeth and correct brushing; healthy eating (reducing sugar) and well-being; and visiting the dentist.
Calling local primary schools and groups
Whilst the Young Ambassadors and Mentors have finished running the Smile Sessions that took place in school assemblies and sports days, we have a variety of resources that we’d love to share with primary schools in Rushmoor and other groups working with primary-aged children such as Cubs, Brownies and Cadets, so please get in touch if you’re interested. The resources include PowerPoint slides to use in assemblies and PSHE lessons, apps and other online resources to make brushing teeth engaging and fun, as well as colouring sheets and card games that would be ideal for indoor play on a rainy day or great additions to any book corner!
