Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Service
Main contract details
<p>The new service aims to achieve following strategic outcomes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Reduction in the incidence and prevalence of decayed, missing and filled teeth in children and vulnerable adults</li>
<li>Reduction in the number of children being admitted to hospital for dental caries and the number admitted for tooth extractions</li>
<li>Reduction in oral health inequalities</li>
</ul>
<p>The service provision is focused on:</p>
<p>1. Early Years and Primary schools including (but not limited to):</p>
<ul>
<li>Application of Fluoride Varnish annually each to children in mainstream and Orthodox Jewish primary schools</li>
<li>Targeted oral health promotion amongst the Orthodox Jewish communities to be delivered by Orthodox Jewish organisations.</li>
<li>Distribution of fluoride toothpaste and Brushing for Life packs amongst children</li>
<li>Training of workforce and awareness workshops with parents/carers.</li>
</ul>
<p>2. Older and vulnerable people including those with learning disabilities, mental health problems, substance misuse problems and homeless.</p>
<ul>
<li>Distribution of fluoride toothpastes and Brushing for Life packs amongst older and vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Supporting care homes in the implementation of Oral health Care homes NICE Quality Standard QS151.</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The anticipated total value of this contact will be a maximum of £1.2 million over 5 years.</p>
<p>If you would like to register your interest in this opportunity, please contact the London Borough of Hackney. </p>
<p>Note that this advert is Without Prejudice to any future procurement opportunities with LB Hackney.</p>
Key dates
Expression of interest window
From 10/12/2021 17:00 to 21/01/2022 17:00
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