Posts Tagged ‘lack of funding’

Bolton Dentists Join Forces To Campaign For Equal Funding

Bolton Dentists Join Forces To Campaign For Equal Funding

A group of dentists from Bolton has joined forces to campaign for equality in the region; the dentists claim that there is imbalance in the health service, which could be addressed by better funding. The Local Dental Committee has convened to discuss funding and campaign for better funding for Bolton, as members fear that the […]


Dental Conference Cancelled because Nurses Cannot Afford to Attend

Dental Conference Cancelled because Nurses Cannot Afford to Attend

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) annual conference has been cancelled, because dental nurses cannot afford to attend. The National Dental Nursing conference, which was due to take place in November, has been called off due to the turbulent economic climate and a lack of support from practitioners. Sue Bruckel, president of the BADN, […]


Biggleswade dental clinic facing closure

Biggleswade dental clinic facing closure

A dental clinic in Biggleswade is facing closure, after health chiefs revealed that the running costs of the clinic are unsustainable. The community dental service, which operates from the Biggleswade Health Centre on Safford Road, may be shut down in July, meaning that many patients will be forced to find alternative dental care. A representative […]


Waltham clinic for disabled patients given a reprieve

Waltham clinic for disabled patients given a reprieve

A dental clinic, which caters and cares for mentally disabled patients has been given a reprieve, it has been announced. The clinic, which is located at the Fernald Developmental Center was due to close due to a lack of funding; however, the clinic will now remain open for at least another twelve months. It is […]