A STRATEGY is being drawn up to improve oral health across County Durham.

Members of the public are invited to have their say on the draft oral health strategy being drawn up by Durham County Council using guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Cllr Lucy Hovvels, Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board said: “People living in deprived communities as well as vulnerable groups are more likely to suffer from poor oral health.

“This strategy will help us take a targeted approach to help tackle some of the inequalities that exist in this area across County Durham.”

The strategy will be overseen by the County Durham Health and Wellbeing Board with key leaders from the health and care system working together to improve the health and wellbeing of County Durham residents.

A six-week consultation exercise will begin on August 1. Members of the public can have their say on the issue at www.durham.gov.uk/consultation.