Posts Tagged ‘Healthwatch Lancashire’

Health Watchdog Report Highlights Dental Access Problems in Lancashire

Health Watchdog Report Highlights Dental Access Problems in Lancashire

A report compiled by a health watchdog has highlighted problems with accessing NHS dental services in parts of Lancashire. The ‘Your Dentist, Your Say’ report, which was put together by Healthwatch Lancashire, shows that there is a shortage of dentists in some parts of the country, making it difficult for patients to register with an […]


A Quarter of Blackpool Residents Are Not Registered with a Dentist, Report Shows

A Quarter of Blackpool Residents Are Not Registered with a Dentist, Report Shows

A report has suggested that a quarter of Blackpool residents are not registered with a dentist. Research carried out by Healthwatch Lancashire shows that one in four people are not currently on a practice list in the Lancashire seaside town. A study, which involved more than 1,000 people currently living in Blackpool, showed that a […]


Health Watchdog Urges Lancashire Residents to Share Their Views on Dental Services

Health Watchdog Urges Lancashire Residents to Share Their Views on Dental Services

Healthwatch Lancashire is encouraging residents to share their views on dental services as part of a research campaign to determine levels of patient satisfaction and identify potential areas of improvement. Over the course of the coming weeks, representatives from the watchdog will be contacting residents in the county to ascertain their views on the provision […]