Fluoride isn't the answer' (Wales)
Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
CHILDREN'S groups in Pembrokeshire have received awards for helping to improve young people's diet and dental health.The Eat Right Smile Bright campaign by Pembrokeshire Local Health Board has seen 13 organisations, including family centres, private day nurseries and playgroups, recognised for their achievements.Debbie Mathias, manager of the Happy Days Childcare Centre, said, "Since taking part in the Eat Right Smile Bright campaign, we have changed our menu and withdrawn many of the processed and convenience foods previously used.
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"It has taken some time for the children to accept many of the new foods offered, but things are now starting to fall into place, with fresh, healthy and nutritious food being accepted and enjoyed by all. The children have also enjoyed taking part in projects regarding oral health."
THE leader of the campaign against the fluoridation of drinking water has challenged health officials to justify such a scheme.John Warman, head of the Campaign Against Fluoridation, said there was no point adding fluoride to the water supply when food companies continued to lace pre-packaged food with sugar. He said most children preferred to quench their thirst with sugary drinks rather than tap water.
He added that if the Welsh Assembly Government was serious about dental health it would tackle the amount of sugar in pre-packed foods and drinks instead of considering putting fluoride in the water.A REVIEW of care packages for patients in Carmarthenshire will help to identify which services are the responsibility of the NHS and which are the responsibility of the local authority social services.
Carmarthenshire Local Health Board has agreed to give social services a four-week breathing space in which changes in the balance of responsibility are identified.
The move comes after the Welsh Assembly Government said significant changes needed to be made in the provision of health and social care.The NHS is responsible for funding a range of services to meet the needs of people who need long-term physical or mental health care, while other services are the responsibility of social services.
CHILDREN'S groups in Pembrokeshire have received awards for helping to improve young people's diet and dental health.The Eat Right Smile Bright campaign by Pembrokeshire Local Health Board has seen 13 organisations, including family centres, private day nurseries and playgroups, recognised for their achievements.Debbie Mathias, manager of the Happy Days Childcare Centre, said, "Since taking part in the Eat Right Smile Bright campaign, we have changed our menu and withdrawn many of the processed and convenience foods previously used.
Story continues
"It has taken some time for the children to accept many of the new foods offered, but things are now starting to fall into place, with fresh, healthy and nutritious food being accepted and enjoyed by all. The children have also enjoyed taking part in projects regarding oral health."
THE leader of the campaign against the fluoridation of drinking water has challenged health officials to justify such a scheme.John Warman, head of the Campaign Against Fluoridation, said there was no point adding fluoride to the water supply when food companies continued to lace pre-packaged food with sugar. He said most children preferred to quench their thirst with sugary drinks rather than tap water.
He added that if the Welsh Assembly Government was serious about dental health it would tackle the amount of sugar in pre-packed foods and drinks instead of considering putting fluoride in the water.A REVIEW of care packages for patients in Carmarthenshire will help to identify which services are the responsibility of the NHS and which are the responsibility of the local authority social services.
Carmarthenshire Local Health Board has agreed to give social services a four-week breathing space in which changes in the balance of responsibility are identified.
The move comes after the Welsh Assembly Government said significant changes needed to be made in the provision of health and social care.The NHS is responsible for funding a range of services to meet the needs of people who need long-term physical or mental health care, while other services are the responsibility of social services.
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