UK - Answers from the SHA

1. Does the SHA still intend to implement a water fluoridation scheme before it is abolished on 31st March 2013?
The Strategic Health Authority (SHA) is in discussions with Southern Water regarding the implementation of a water fluoridation scheme for Southampton and parts of Southwest Hampshire. The process is on-going and will be taken over by Public Health England from 1 April 2013.

a. If so will a scheme be operational before 31st march 2013?It is anticipated that the water in Southampton and parts of south west Hampshire will be fluoridated in 2014.

b. If not operational by 31st March 2013, what stage does the SHA believe it will have reached by 31st March 2013?The SHA is currently in discussions with Southern Water regarding the implementation process and is working towards implementation of the scheme in 2014.