Mouth Cancer Ambassadors

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poster of mouth cancer survivor rachel parsons. text says we walked out of my appointment and i said to my nurse am i going to die.

Rachel Parson's Story

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poster of suwinder singh mouth cancer survivor. text says at first i thought am i going to survive this but i just kept thinking about seeing my grandchildren growing up

Suwinder Singh's Story

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mouth cancer survivor sinead marland. text says i had two small children i had no choice but to get on with it.

Sinead Marland's Story

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image of joe butler mouth cancer survivor. text says is this the last conversation i'll have with my normal voice

Joe Butler's Story

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sarah davies mouth cancer survivor. text says i did have nights where i would lie awake thinking will I get to see my son grow up.

Sarah Davies's Story

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robert powell mouth cancer survivor. text says i couldn't swallow eat or speak for some time.

Robert Powell's Story

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No Smoking Day: Take back your life 2025

12 MAR 2025 - This year, No Smoking Day takes place on Wednesday 12th March, the theme for No Smoking Day this year is ‘Take back your life this No Smoking Day’.
New NHS Dental Charges from April 2025

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Banners and signatures

Download these resources to display on social media pages and email signatures.
Mouth cancer risk factor resources

Posters and social media graphics on the risk factors associated with mouth cancer.
Mouth cancer signs & symptoms resources

Posters and social media graphics raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer.
Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign resources

Help us raise awareness of November's campaign and why it is so important.
Blue Wednesday

Encourage people to do self-checks for mouth cancer on the 13th of November for Blue Wednesday.

What to do following an extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Mouth ulcers

Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Geographic tongue

Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.
How to spot mouth cancer

How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

10 JUNE 19 - As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation and GSK have come together to discuss the threat acidic foods and drinks pose to our oral health.
Wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.
Jaw problems and headaches

If you jaw and teeth are not lined up correctly it will not only affect your bite but could result in severe headaches and jaw pain.
Sugar free chewing gum

Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush.