Archive for the ‘Dental Access’ Category
Dentists in Berkshire fighting to tackle treatment backlogs
Dentists in Berkshire are struggling to tackle treatment backlogs, as the demand for care increases. Studies suggest that practices in the county are currently running at around 65% of normal capacity, which is making it difficult to keep up with appointments and make headway through substantial backlogs that have amassed during the pandemic. Many clinics […]
Toothless in Suffolk group launches national campaign
A group, which has been calling for better access to NHS dental care in Suffolk, has expanded its campaign to cover the whole of England. Toothless in Suffolk has launched a national campaign to encourage the government to address widespread issues affecting dental patients. The group, which recently organised a protest march in Bury St […]
New dental providers ready to take on the challenge of clearing backlogs in Colwyn Bay
Dentists in Colwyn Bay are ready and raring to go as they attempt to clear treatment backlogs. Dr Mostafa Hassaan took over Eirlys Dental Practice in February after the existing provider gave notice that it would be terminating its NHS contract in November. Dr Hassaan stepped in, giving hope to 15,000 patients who attended the […]
North Yorkshire MP raises concerns over dental access in the House of Commons
North Yorkshire MP, Kevin Hollinrake, raised concerns over dental access in the region in the House of Commons recently. Mr Hollinrake, the MP for Thirsk and Malton, addressed the house on Tuesday 19th October, highlighting access issues in his constituency and the county as a whole. Mr Hollinrake said that the current situation is “difficult” […]
Health leaders claim Suffolk dental appointment shortage is due to recruitment issues
Health leaders have claimed that there is a shortage of dental appointments in Suffolk due to long-standing recruitment issues in the area. Following a recent march, which was organised by Toothless in Suffolk, health leaders have appealed for patience as they try to encourage more dental professionals to fill vacancies in the region. At a […]
Pontefract dental practice pauses routine care to tackle backlogs
A dental practice in Pontefract has paused routine treatment in a bid to tackle growing backlogs for urgent care. The team at Ropergate Dental Care emailed patients recently to inform them that they will only be able to access emergency dental treatment for the foreseeable future, due to rising demand for urgent care. The email […]
Isle of Wight dental clinics pull out of new scheme to boost appointment numbers
Dental practices on the Isle of Wight have pulled out of a new national scheme to boost appointment numbers. NHS dentists on the island have withdrawn from a programme designed to boost capacity because staff are “physically, mentally and emotionally drained.” The practices had signed up to be part of the scheme, which increases funding […]
Campaigners march for better dental services in Suffolk
Campaigners organised a march for better dental services in Suffolk over the weekend (Sunday 17th October). Large crowds gathered in Bury St Edmunds for the event, which was organised by the campaign group, Toothless in Suffolk. Around 150 people participated in the march, with crowds lining the streets to show their support for the cause. […]
Healthwatch raises concerns over NHS dental access as two Gloucestershire practices go private
Healthwatch, an independent body that represents patients, has raised concerns over access to dental care in Gloucestershire after two practices went private. Owners of the Frampton and Flaxpit surgeries said that it was no longer viable to treat NHS patients due to the constraints of contracts and rising running costs. The practices have switched to […]
New dental spa opens in Loughborough
A new dental spa has opened in Loughborough. Peacock Dental Spa offers a wide range of dental services in addition to a host of treatments and perks designed to make the experience of going to the dentist as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Patients are offered a drink on arrival before being ushered into a […]
