- A campaign led by ORDO, dentists, and dental charities is urging the UK government to remove VAT from children’s oral hygiene products.
- The campaign argues that VAT exemption would ease financial pressure on families and help reduce inequalities in children’s oral health.
- A survey found strong public support: 85% of parents agree with VAT exemption, 50% find these products unaffordable, and 49% report their children needed medical attention for oral health issues in the past year.
- Tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions for children aged 5 to 9 in England.
- The petition seeks 10,000 signatures to prompt a government response and align children’s oral care products with other zero-rated essentials.
Source: itv.com
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