Archive for the ‘Dental Access’ Category
Birmingham residents resorting to desperate measures to get dental help
Dental patients in Birmingham are resorting to desperate measures to get the help they need, according to a new report from Healthwatch. A recent survey revealed that more than 60% of adults have tried to get a dental appointment for over a year. The main reasons patients were unable to see a dentist were problems […]
Dental access issues deepen in Norfolk as another practice goes private
Dental access issues are deepening in Norfolk, as another practice switches to private treatment. The owners of Church Street Dental Practice in Attleborough have contacted patients to let them know that NHS services will no longer be available from the end of November. The practice is one of a series of clinics that have stopped […]
NHS bosses confident dental access will improve in Derby in the autumn
NHS bosses have reassured members of Derby City Council that access to dental services will improve in the autumn. At a recent meeting of the council, local dentistry leaders suggested that it should be easier to get NHS dental appointments from October. Leaders indicated that changes to the NHS dental contract will help to tackle […]
1 million pregnant women and new mothers have missed out on free dental care amid access crisis
Up to a million pregnant women and new mothers have missed out on free dental care as a result of a lack of NHS appointments since the start of the pandemic. According to NHS data, the number of appointments for pregnant women and women who are entitled to free dental care after giving birth decreased […]
Darlington Council health committee to discuss dental access issues
Darlington Council’s Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee is set to discuss local dental access issues. Councillor Eddie Heslop has put together a dossier of reports, stories, emails, social media comments and messages from residents to get an insight into the current situation. Mr Heslop reached out to local people via social media and email to […]
TV dentist shares tips to help patients get appointments
A TV dentist has shared tips to help patients to get appointments. Appearing on ITV’s Lorraine show during a feature on DIY dentistry, Dr Surina Sehgal spoke to Christine Lampard about the current situation and offered advice to help those struggling to see a dentist. Patients who have dental issues who are trying to get […]
40% of patients can’t afford dental appointments
A new survey has revealed that 40% of UK patients can’t afford to pay for dental appointments. A poll conducted by discount site vouchercodes.co.uk showed that cost is most likely to be a barrier for millennials, with 47% admitting that they’re avoiding going to the dentist due to costs. Even if the highest age groups […]
Healthwatch Liverpool warns of dental ‘crisis’ in the city
Healthwatch Liverpool has warned that dental services have reached ‘crisis’ point in the city. Statistics from the body, which is an independent committee, show that the number of patients coming forward for dental treatment has increased by 350% in 2022 compared to 2020/2021. In a recent report, representatives said that in most cases, new patients […]
Hampshire patients waiting two years to see a dentist
Dental patients in Hampshire are waiting up to two years to get an appointment. A BBC investigation revealed that around 90% of UK dental practices do not have NHS places available for adult patients and 80% don’t have free child places. In some areas, the figure is up to 98%. Patients in Hampshire have reported […]
Health secretary reveals plans to tackle dental crisis on visit to Hull
The health secretary has revealed plans to tackle the NHS dental crisis on a visit to Hull. During a recent trip to East Yorkshire, Steve Barclay outlined measures to try to improve access to NHS dental services and reduce waiting times. Mr Barclay admitted that there are “challenges within dentistry at the moment” but stressed […]
