Sat, 22 Nov 2025

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 Toothbrush packs to be given to 'most vulnerable'

The £20,000 scheme will provide people in North Northamptonshire with toothbrushes and toothpaste.

* Toothbrushes and toothpaste packs worth £20,000 will be donated to foodbanks and other organisations.
* Northamptonshire NHS Integrated Care Board is providing the funding for this initiative.
* The aim is to help vulnerable people who need it most fight tooth decay.
* Corby Foodbank's manager says the packs will make a real difference to how people look and feel.
* The Reform UK council executive member for health and leisure says these packs provide not just tools but also dignity of self-care.
* Poor oral health can lead to tooth loss, gum disease, and affect overall health and wellbeing.
* Guidelines recommend brushing teeth twice a day.
* Households under financial pressure may have to choose between essential items like food and hygiene products.
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