Posts Tagged ‘pensioners’
Vulnerable patients forced to wait up to 3 years to see a dentist in Victoria, Australia
Patients, including those from deprived areas and vulnerable groups, are waiting up to three years to see a dentist in parts of Victoria, Australia, it has been revealed. Data suggests that pensioners, health card holders and refugees are being forced to join lists with an expected waiting time of more than 30 months, despite the […]
Worcester councillor calls for better access to dental services for local pensioners
A local councillor has called for improved access to NHS dental services for pensioners in Worcester. Cllr Richard Udall claims that older people have been struggling to get the dental treatment they need since the closure of St John’s Dental Practice back in 2016. Cllr Udall stated that there is a crisis in the county, […]
Greens Promote Pensioner Advantageous Dental System
The Green Party in Australia is promoting a new dental system, which would benefit pensioners. The plan would act as an extension to the existing system, which is means-tested for children under the age of 17 years old and would benefit pensioners and people who receive state benefits. The new system for children is due […]
