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Community Water Fluoridation Expansion

The Department of Health and Social Care is expanding community water fluoridation programmes, initially focusing on the north east of England, to improve dental health outcomes in target populations. The policy involves adding fluoride to public water supplies and requires consultation with affected communities and stakeholders under the Water Fluoridation (Consultation) Regulations 2022. Feasibility studies and equalities impact assessments have been completed to support implementation.

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14 May 2021 | Committee report linked

We did not consider the fluoridation proposals during our evidence session. That said, it was covered by a number of submissions from both individuals and organisations that were opposed to the proposal and several clinical bodies that were in favour of it; and we draw the Department’s attention to that evidence. The The Government’s White Paper proposals for the reform of Health and Social Care 43 Secretary of State will recognise the long-standing debate on fluoridation, and we look to him ...

We did not consider the fluoridation proposals during our evidence session. That said, it was covered by a number of submissions from both individuals and organisations that were opposed to the proposal and several clinical bodies that were in favour …

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