The issue of children's dental health and mental health support has come to the forefront in the UK. Labour MPs, including Richard Burgon, Preet K. Gill, and Debbie Abrahams, have highlighted the impact of Tory austerity on children's health. They have emphasized the long waiting lists for mental health support and the prevalence of tooth decay among school children. The Labour Party has proposed plans for increased dental appointments, targeted recruitment for dental deserts, supervised toothbrushing in schools, and dental contract reform to address these issues. The lack of access to NHS dentistry has been criticized for widening inequality and causing distressing situations. The Midlands, particularly Wolverhampton, has been identified as having a high percentage of children with tooth decay, prompting calls for urgent action and investment in dental care.
In the Midlands Wolverhampton has the highest percentage of children with tooth decay @UKLabour has a fully costed plan to rescue NHS dentistry: 700,000 urgent appointments, targeted recruitment to areas most in need & targeted toothbrushing scheme for 3-5 yr-olds. @DailyMailUK https://t.co/Fkr1CqZO7x
The Tories have left NHS dentistry to rot, and now our children’s teeth are rotting too. Thousands of children have pain in their mouths that is so bad they are struggling to eat. @UKLabour will fund a targeted national toothbrushing scheme for 3-5 yos. https://t.co/E2NFZgmHnM
“Lots of people need dentistry” Thanks @Keir_Starmer This really shouldn’t be a partisan issue. Millions are unable to access a core part of our health service. The result is widening inequality. And horrific scenes that have no place in a wealthy 21st century nation. https://t.co/tYKFq87Ntb
1 in 6 school children in year 6 are suffering from tooth decay. "The Conservatives have left NHS dentistry to rot, and now our children's teeth are rotting too. 👇🏽https://t.co/GlP4NktIGa
As your MP I have heard from my constituents waiting months if not years for an assessment & #EHCP With stats showing 3 in 4 parentsof autistic children saying their children’s schools don’t fully meet their needs, Gvt need to do more #SEND https://t.co/jWWIDw5t8y
Under the Tories 1 in 6 kids are suffering from tooth decay. Labour has a plan for dentistry: ✅ 700,000 more appointments a year ✅ targeted recruitment scheme for dental deserts ✅ supervised toothbrushing in schools ✅ dental contract reform https://t.co/2FARFP3EWi
After 14 years of Tory austerity, children's mental health support is in crisis. Over 24,000 children in West Yorkshire alone are on a waiting list for support. In Parliament, I demanded the urgent action and investment that children desperately need. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek https://t.co/dorb8V8qBz