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Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA's Health and Wellbeing Committee said "Identifying risks early gives people the best chance to take action before problems develop. If you receive an invitation, don’t ignore it. It’s quick, free, and could be one of the most important steps you take for your health and future.

No local authority area in the country has more than one dentist providing NHS treatment per 1,000 people, with rural areas more likely to have fewer NHS practices.

Temperatures in central and southern parts of England are set to peak 30C today and reach official heatwave thresholds over the next three days.

"Vaccination provides the best protection for those who are at most at risk of the STI. We strongly encourage all those who are eligible to come forward and access the vaccine at your local sexual health clinic – get protected and help protect others too.”

“Local government has led the way tackling the harms caused by smoking, and these latest statistics are a testament to the 25-year success of the stop smoking services leading a steady decline in smoking rates.

“This is tragic news and our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the child who sadly died.

Temperatures in some parts of the country are set to peak at 32C over the next six days, and people are being urged to look out for their vulnerable and older family, friends and neighbours who are most at risk during the hot weather.

With temperatures in some parts of the country set to exceed 30C between now and the weekend, people are being urged to “look out for others” and check in on vulnerable and older family, friends and neighbours who are most at risk during hot weather.

Sexual health services in England are under unprecedented pressure, with millions of people seeking support, official figures released today reveal.

“We are pleased to see new funding for supervised toothbrushing, which is an evidence-based and cost-effective intervention proven to improve children’s oral health.