Posts Tagged ‘waiting times’

Patients in Lothian face six-month wait to see an NHS dentist

Patients in Lothian face six-month wait to see an NHS dentist

Patients in Lothian and Edinburgh are facing a six-month wait to see an NHS dentist as teams prioritise those with urgent needs. Residents who have a regular dentist may need to wait up to 6 months to get an appointment but there are fears that those who don’t have an NHS practice could be waiting […]


Dental patients face lengthy waits, as Covid-19 lockdowns contribute to 10 million cancelled appointments

Dental patients face lengthy waits, as Covid-19 lockdowns contribute to 10 million cancelled appointments

Dental patients in the UK face a lengthy wait to see a dentist, after Coronavirus lockdowns contributed to the cancellation of 10 million appointments.  The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that it could take months, or even years to clear the backlog, with patients likely to be waiting for a long time for routine […]


Plymouth patients face a lengthy wait to see a dentist

Plymouth patients face a lengthy wait to see a dentist

Dental patients are facing lengthy waits in Plymouth, new figures have revealed. Statistics released for electoral wards within the city show that waiting times are increasing in many parts, with over 14,000 people currently on a waiting list. A new map, which shows the number of people on a waiting list per 10,000 residents, highlights […]


East Anglia dental patients brand waiting times ‘ridiculous’

East Anglia dental patients brand waiting times ‘ridiculous’

Patients in East Anglia have described waiting times for NHS treatment as ‘ridiculous.’ Recent figures show that almost 12,000 people in Ipswich and East Suffolk have tried and failed to get a dental appointment, with some patients trying for over a year to register with a local practice.  Local resident, Emma Swift, who is diabetic, […]


Dental patients in Bodmin and Plymouth facing a 60-mile trip for NHS treatment

Dental patients in Bodmin and Plymouth facing a 60-mile trip for NHS treatment

New data from the British Dental Association suggests that dental patients in Bodmin and Plymouth are facing a 60-mile trip for NHS treatment. The BDA has warned of a deepening crisis, as practices across the country struggle to fill vacancies and cope with rising demand for NHS appointments. A national survey, which was sent to […]


NHS dental chief insists waiting times are falling in Brae amid criticism from patients

NHS dental chief insists waiting times are falling in Brae amid criticism from patients

An NHS dental chief has stated that waiting times for dental care in Brae are falling amid criticism from patients. Brian Chittick, dental director, said that the number of patients on the waiting list has fallen by 20 in the last two weeks and insisted that the dental teams on Brae are working hard to […]


Jersey children waiting a year to see a dentist

Jersey children waiting a year to see a dentist

Children in Jersey are waiting a year to see a dentist, new figures have revealed. Statistics from the 12-month period leading up to the end of June 2017 suggest that children are waiting 63 weeks for a hospital dental appointment and 51 weeks to see an orthodontist. This marks a major increase in waiting times […]


Dental Waiting Times Fall To New 10-year Low In South Australia’s Riverland

Dental Waiting Times Fall To New 10-year Low In South Australia’s Riverland

Waiting periods are shorter than they have been in a decade in the Riverland area of South Australia, according to the latest statistics. The South Australia Dental Service has confirmed that waiting times are shorter than they have been in the last 10 years, with an average time of 8 months across the state and […]


Help On Its Way For Bodmin Dental Patients After Surgery Closure

Help On Its Way For Bodmin Dental Patients After Surgery Closure

Help is on its way for the thousands of patients who were left without access to dental care after the sudden closure of George House Practice in Bodmin. NHS England has confirmed that 2,500 patients previously registered with the practice will now be able to undergo treatment at Bodmin Dental. George House closed without prior […]


Mobile Dental Unit Helps To Reduce Waiting Times In Mount Gambier

Mobile Dental Unit Helps To Reduce Waiting Times In Mount Gambier

A mobile dental unit is helping to reduce waiting times in Mount Gambier, South Australia. The latest figures show that waiting times have fallen from four years in 2012 to two years in 2013. Despite the improvements, times are still among the longest in South Australia and Geoff Franklin, chief executive of The South Australian […]