Improving Oral Health for Homeless People: Smile4life Programme & Initiatives

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Welcome to the Smile4life Regional Training Event focused on promoting better oral care for homeless individuals in Scotland. This event highlights the importance of addressing poor oral health among the homeless population and emphasizes the significant impact it has on their overall well-being. Through quality education and awareness initiatives, efforts are being made to enhance oral health standards for homeless individuals, ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources to improve their quality of life. Join us in this important discussion on tackling oral health disparities among the homeless.

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Smile4life Regional Training Event Welcome & Introductions Trish Gray Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Better Oral Care for Homeless People Poor oral health affects overall general health, nutrition, quality of life, communication, appearance and employability; all of which compound the problems for individuals attempting to escape homelessness. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

In the past I would watch people smile and their smile would be returned, but not for me. I was embarrassed to laugh in public and ashamed to smile in front of my daughters. Toothlessness only lowered my self-esteem which never lifted from rock bottom - until now. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Theres work still to be done An Action Plan for Improving Oral Health and Modernising NHS Dental Services (2005) stated that improving the oral health of homeless people was a priority. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

National Oral Health Priority Groups Strategy, 2012 For individuals and families experiencing homelessness, simple things which are normally taken for granted by those with a permanent home, such as keeping clean, and finding and preparing food, are not always easy. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Health and Homelessness Standards, 2005 Improving the health of homeless people requires long-term plans. Homeless people are among the most disadvantaged in our society, with poorer health and lower life expectancy than those who lead more settled lives. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

The NHS Scotland, Quality Strategy (2010) 20:20 Vision of integrated health and social care focusing on prevention and supported self Management Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Smile4life Programme The Smile4life Programme, outcomes and Future Actions Homelessness in Scotland now and what s happening next A round table discussion on how jargon gets in the way of communicating effectively Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Smile4life Programme Realising potential: supporting service users to improve oral health Issues around Providing Dental Care to the Homeless Population Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Smile4life Programme Smile4life online community of practice accessing the training resources and sharing good practice Keeping the Meal Real presentation and group discussion on the barriers to eating well on a limited budget Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Step 1 This is a closed community only available for those involved in delivering the Smile4life training. To be able to access and get the full benefit of services from The Knowledge Network, including joining communities, users need an NHS Athens Account. Please click the relevant link below to learn more and/or register. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Next Click on "Join this community" you will be prompted to read and accept the community's terms and conditions (tick box). Click on Join this community and your name will appear in the members list. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Knowledge Network registration Note: many Knowledge Network resources are freely available. The restricted accounts do not get access to full text journals, books and databases. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Step 2 Joining the Community On the top right of your screen, click on "Login". Enter your Athens account username and password. When logged in you will see your name appear in the top left of the screen. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Step 3 - Keep up to Date Subscribing to alerts is easy and will help you keep up to date with this community. Select the types of content you would like to be kept up to date with by checking the relevant box. Click "update". Scroll down to our "Recent Activity" widget on this homepage and click "subscribe". You will receive an email direct to your registered account. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Step 4 Filling out your member profile only takes a few minutes but is well worth the effort. Knowing members' interests and subject areas means you can: Connect to people who might have an interest in your own community. Build up networks across Scotland. Learn from other groups who deal with similar issues to you. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Edit Profile Click "Edit Profile" at the top of this screen. You will be taken to a new page from where you can edit the following; "My Profile, Rules and Permissions, My Subject Interests and My Experience Click "Save" to update your profile Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

http://www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/smi le4life.aspx Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

Jargon Buster Volunteer facilitator to open the envelop on the table. Give each person a copy of the jargon buster sheets they are paper clipped together. Encourage discussion on the different language used. Note down key learning points and anything for future practice. Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland