Introduction
Shine Bright is funded by the Scottish Government and will be running till 2021. The project aims to improve the oral health and the quality of life of ME people including infants, young people, individuals and families based in the Glasgow area.
Encourage families to change long term behavior throughout increasing the awareness of services available by local groups.
Main Aims of Project
The Shine Bright project aims to increase knowledge and good oral practice within the ethnic minority communities by providing:
Information and advice
Health related advocacy support
Activities for children and families
Provide linguistic support
Target Communities
Minority Ethnic individuals and communities, including infants, young people and families, within the Glasgow area.
Some of our work
Post Lockdown
Post lockdown Shine Bright was unable to deliver workshops and meet members face to face, therefore the project is now delivering our services through Zoom, YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Viber.
Shine Bright would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support. Please use the following platforms to connect with the project.
Shine Bright has stayed in touch by posting various posts on Facebook. Please like and follow their page.
Shine Bright has created a YouTube channel that features fun videos on good oral hygiene and healthy sugar-free recipes. Please like and subscribe to their channel.
Shine Bright has created a WhatsApp group to stay in touch and connect with members. The group discusses oral and general health topics.
Shine Bright has created a Viber group to stay in touch and connect with members.
Please SMS Manal on 07497188236.
Newsletters
To continue raising awareness, Shine Bright has opted to produce a fortnightly newsletter to help raise awareness of the importance of good oral health practice and the risks associated with poor oral health. Since April 2020, the project has produced more than 15 newsletters that have been distributed to 62 affiliated members and posted on Shine Bright’s social media platforms.
17. Beginning of March 2021 – COVID
16. Middle of February 2021 – Broken and Cracked Teeth
15. Beginning of February 2021 – COVID and Oral Health
14. Middle of January 2021 – Lockdown, Stress, and Anxiety
13. Beginning of December 2020 – Mouth Ulcers
12. End of November 2020 – Orthodontics and Oral Care
9. Middle of October 2020 – Diabetes and Oral Health
8. Beginning of October 2020 – Smoking and Oral Health
7. End of August 2020 – Sugar and Oral Health
6. Beginning of August 2020 – COVID and Oral Health
5. End of July 2020 – Vitamin C and Oral Health
4. Beginning of July 2020 – Probiotics and Oral Health
3. End of June 2020 – Oral Health Bad Habits
Participant Feedback
“Shine Bright Project has increased my understanding of oral health, I am more aware of hidden sugar and healthy food.”
“The ‘My Teeth Brushing Chart’ has been very helpful with my kid’s routine and made it a fun activity and reminded them to brush their teeth. We have stuck the chart on their bedroom doors.”
“I am so glad to have found Shine Bright Project, I have difficulty understanding and speaking in English and having someone explain to me in my language has given me a great insight into what it means by Oral health and hygiene. The picture diagrams the project proved me with and the diary is a great way to get my children to practice good oral hygiene and makes it fun for the whole family. Thank you Shine Bright.”
“I really appreciate the service of this project. They are professional and helpful.”
“I am thankful for Shine Bright project for helping me to register with a dentist.”
“I am happy to be a part of the Shine Bright Project; I have learned a lot, thanks.”
“I am so happy to be a part of the Shine Bright Project. I was very upset and scared after my filling fell out and when I was not able to get through to emergency services I panicked and became very anxious. I wasn’t able to think straight with the pain and discomfort. Shine Bright kindly contacted my local pharmacist and took the advice. This had reassured me and when I visited the pharmacist I had taken my full list of prescriptions which helped the pharmacist give me a relevant painkiller. I cannot thank Shine Bright enough for the help and support. Thank you, Shine Bright.”
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Project Staff
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