Go to content
  2. Representation
  3. Campaigns and advocacy
  4. Take action
  5. No Child Left Behind

Tooth decay is the number one reason for hospital admissions among young children, and bad diets are fuelling it. Free school meals are a simple step that would put prevention to work in every school in this country - we are supporting the NEU's No Child Left Behind campaign.

What we are doing

We secured national media coverage of survey data from our members and used it to highlight messages that tooth decay remains the number one reason for hospital admissions among young children. We know that that free school meals for all would be prevention in action. We continue to follow-up the issue with Coventry MP Zara Sultana (pictured), who is leading the campaign in Westminster and building relationships with other partners.

We stand up for patients who need us the most. Read more about our vulnerable patients policy position.

What you can do

Ask your MP to act now and take the pledge to help end child poverty. You can also get in touch and share your story with us.

Zara Sultana Jenny Harris No Child Resized

Left: Coventry MP Zara Sultana