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The introduction of Fluoride milk as a dental public health intervention to improve the oral health of children in Blackpool.

The introduction of Fluoride milk as a dental public health intervention to improve the oral health of children in Blackpool.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Deleted

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/05/2014

Consultation process

An initial consultation period will be concluded at the end of December; however there will be engagement activity with parents throughout the early part of 2014.

Consultees

Consultation with Head Teachers was conducted through the Free School Breakfast Steering Group; with Milk Fluoridation included as a standing agenda item. Head Teacher representatives on the Group have been pivotal in establishing a communication link between the schools, and the Public Health Team.
An initial consultation period was undertaken throughout December; with extensive engagement activity with parents taking place throughout the early part of 2014.
Consultation is currently being conducted with Primary School Head Teachers and Parents through a number of approaches.

Reference: Reference 1/2014