In a survey, four in five teachers said there had been an increase in "hygiene poverty" in the last year.

Rise in schoolchildren seen with dirty uniform and unbrushed teeth

1 in 5 men in Wales admitted they "don’t wash their hands" after "going to the toilet". 

Women wash their hands more than men in Wales, poll finds

The operator Siam Kitchen Ltd was fined £1000 and the directors £500 each in total and ordered to pay £165 legal costs.

 ‘Active rat infestation’ found at city takeaway

Many of the 500,000 who live in poverty in our region lack basic cleaning and cleanliness products and charities say demand for such items is on the rise. 

Hygiene Poverty: What is it and who does it affect in the North East? 

Are we a nation of hoarders? The Tonight programme looks at simple changes to cut the clutter, keep us healthy and save some cash as well.

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A picture book by medical student Alice Huffman at Weston General Hospital is teaching children in Kolkata to wash their hands properly

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