Posts Tagged ‘Appointments’

Dental appointments drop in 2020, as Covid-19 lockdowns take their toll

Dental appointments drop in 2020, as Covid-19 lockdowns take their toll

NHS figures show that the number of people accessing NHS dental care has fallen in 2020. Statistics from NHS Digital suggest that there has been a 4% decrease in the number of patients seeing a dentist in England in the 24-month period leading up to the end of June 2020. Although it is likely that […]


NHS vows to increase the uptake of dental appointments for children

NHS vows to increase the uptake of dental appointments for children

The NHS has vowed to work with dental professionals, educators and parents to increase the uptake of dental appointments for children. Figures from NHS Digital revealed that in some areas of the country, almost half of children didn’t visit the dentist last year, despite dental experts recommending six-monthly check-ups. In Warrington, more than 17,800 children […]


Times reporters reveal millions are missing out on NHS dental care

Times reporters reveal millions are missing out on NHS dental care

An investigation by The Times has revealed that millions of people in the UK are missing out on NHS dental care. Research carried out by reporters shows that there are currently no dental practices taking on new NHS patients in 24 local authorities in England. The information was obtained from the NHS Choices website, which […]


BBC research suggests half of dental practices aren’t accepting new patients

BBC research suggests half of dental practices aren’t accepting new patients

Research conducted by the BBC suggests that half of dental practices in the country aren’t accepting new adult patients. According to BBC News, around 50 percent of the nation’s 2,500 dental practices are not currently accepting new NHS adult patients. The study also suggested that 40 percent aren’t taking on new child patients. The British […]


New surgery set to create 8,000 new NHS places

New surgery set to create 8,000 new NHS places

A new dental practice is set to open in Fareham, according to NHS Hampshire. The new practice will create places for around eight thousand patients and ease pressure on existing dentists in the area. Details of the location and opening date of the new surgery have yet to be revealed by NHS Hampshire, who say […]