Posts Tagged ‘NHS Wales’
NHS Wales unveils plans to introduce more dental services from 1st July
The chief executive of NHS Wales has unveiled plans to provide a wider range of dental services from the 1st July. Dr Andrew Goodall confirmed that many patients who have experienced pain and other severe symptoms during lockdown will be able to receive treatment at local dental clinics from the beginning of July. Speaking at […]
New report claims morale is tumbling among dentists in Wales
A new report claims that morale is tumbling among dentists in Wales. According to research by NHS Digital, almost 75 percent of dentists have considered leaving the profession. The British Dental Association suggests that “savage cuts” are to blame for low morale and increased difficulty in recruiting new dentists. Figures were significantly higher in Wales […]
Monmouth MP Criticises Dental Surgery Waiting Time
Monmouth MP, David Davies has condemned waiting times for dental surgery in Wales, after figures revealed that people in Wales are waiting for surgery for a significantly longer period of time than those in England. According to statistics obtained from the Commons Library, patients in Wales are 50% more likely to have to wait longer […]
Welsh Government Sets 100% Dental Access Target
The Welsh government has set an access target of 100% for dental patients after a survey revealed that only 37% of dental practices in Wales are accepting new patients. The figure was revealed by the Welsh Liberal Democrats earlier this week and research also showed that of the practices that are accepting new patients, 63% […]
