SWL ICB has created the following information to support a public facing campaign to improve awareness of the Urgent Dental Care pathway. The information below can be used by dental practices to support this campaign.
Support our campaign: Use 111.nhs.uk for urgent dental care
This week we’re launching a targeted campaign to encourage people in south west London to use 111 online for urgent dental issues. Find out how can support our activity below.
How can you support the campaign
Help us reach communities across south west London by sharing our campaign via your communications and engagement channels. Our campaign toolkit has a range of materials for you to use, including social and web copy, videos and image assets. Don’t forget to tag us, so we can repost too. Go to the toolkit.
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Other ways to support the campaign
Use our key messages
- Use NHS 111 online for urgent dental care and advice 24/7 – If you need urgent dental care go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111. Use 111.nhs.uk if you have severe toothache, have knocked out a tooth, have a painful lump or swelling or think you need urgent care.
- Urgent local appointments if needed – an NHS dentist will ask you questions, give advice and arrange an urgent local appointment if needed. You can also use this service if you don’t have a dentist or your dentist is closed.
- Free care for eligible groups – NHS dental care is free if you’re under 18, under 19 and in full time education, pregnant or on certain benefits
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Severe tooth pain? Swelling? Bleeding that won’t stop? Go to 111.nhs.uk for urgent dental advice and treatment.
Watch and share our campaign videos and images
- Dr Hannah Cousins: Need urgent dental care or advice? Go to 111.nhs.uk | Dr Hannah Cousins
- Dr Sanj Satheesan: Need urgent dental care or advice? Go to 111.nhs.uk | Dr Sanj Satheesan
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Need urgent dental care but don’t have a dentist? Severe toothache and your dentist is closed? Use 111.nhs.uk for local advice and treatment.
Do you need emergency dental care? Use 111.nhs.uk for urgent treatment and advice local to you.
Read and share our interviews with south west London dentists
Two local dentists – Dr Sanj Satheesan and Dr Hannah Cousins – are telling local people to get urgent dental treatment through NHS 111:
- Dr Hannah Cousins highlights where to go if you need urgent dental care
- Dr Sanj Satheesan tells us about his work as a community special care dentist and what to do if you need urgent dental care
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Community dentists like Dr Sanj Satheesan look after the teeth of adults and children with disabilities and complex medical needs. Hear about his work with vulnerable patients and his tips for getting the most out of NHS dental care: https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk/news/dr-sanj-satheesan-community-special-care-dentist/
Did you know if you have an urgent dental problem, you can get advice, and be seen by a local dentist if necessary, via NHS 111? Find out more from local dentist Dr Hannah Cousins: https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk/news/for-urgent-nhs-dental-care-use-nhs-111-24-7/
To download campaign materials go to the toolkit
