Posts Tagged ‘Dental waiting lists’
Cornwall Council to discuss NHS dental access issues, as 48,000 people wait for a place
Cornwall Council has put NHS dental access issues firmly on the agenda, as 48,000 people wait for a place to become available. At a meeting on Tuesday 16th April, councillors discussed the problem of finding an NHS dentist in the county. A shortage of dentists is one of two motions that were put on the […]
Truro councillor calls for urgent action, as 50,000 people wait for an NHS dental place
A Truro councillor has called for urgent action, as 50,000 people across Cornwall wait for an NHS dental place. Independent councillor, Loic Rich, has requested that Cornwall Council backs calls for immediate intervention, as research shows that there are now more than 48,000 people on dental waiting lists. Mr Rich has widespread support from other […]
Hebridean residents waiting a year for dental treatment
The residents of two Hebridean islands are waiting a year for dental treatment. Patients living on Jura and Islay have been told by dental practices to go back in a year if they want to see a dentist. Access to dental treatment on the islands has suffered after the only full-time dentist left last year, […]
Australians Hoping for Quick Treatment After Dental Cash Injection
Thousands of Australians waiting for dental treatment are hoping for waiting lists to be tackled quickly following news of a significant cash injection for dental services across the country. Last week, Health Minister, Tanya Plibersek, confirmed additional funding worth around $500 million over the next three years for dental services. The aim of the cash […]
