Table 3.

Proposed timing of delivery of the prioritized intervention components.

	When	What
1	On admission to the ward	Mouth Care Charts: week 1 with cleaning packs (C3) and week 2 without (C4) Factsheet (C2)—Mouth care for stroke survivors and carers Mouth Care Mondays (C5 + C6)—Carers’ weekly drop-in training session: defined through an outline agenda, its frequency, and a promotional poster.
2	At the point of discharge	Poster Prompt (C1): prompts a check that the person can brush independently Dental Voucher (C8): guides stroke survivors to a double appointment with a good dentist Memory Stickers (C12) bathroom-mirror reminder-stickers: to apply at home with a family carer(s)
3	At home/in the community	Expert input at Stroke Groups (C13)—Mouth Care Q + A and equipment demos at local Stroke Groups /lunch clubs. Agenda based on (C5) Mouth Care Mondays and sessions led by either Dental Therapists or SLTs. FACTSHEET (C2) was given to participants.