Posts Tagged ‘NHS Choices’
Dental Access Problems Highlighted in Norfolk and Suffolk
Investigations by the local press in Norfolk and Suffolk have revealed access issues related to NHS dental services in Norfolk and Suffolk. Reporters rang around several dental practices in the region to ask about the availability of appointments. The vast majority had significant waiting times. They surveyed more than 100 dentists and most were able to […]
Watchdog Highlights Inaccuracies in NHS Dental Service Information in North Somerset
A patient watchdog based in North Somerset has called for improvements in the information services provided by the NHS. This comes as a bid to prevent confusion and make it easier for patients to access accurate and up to date details about NHS dentistry in their local area. Healthwatch North Somerset accuses the NHS of failing to provide […]
Which? survey reveals East Lancashire is one of the worst places to try and see a dentist
A survey conducted by Which? consumer magazine has revealed that East Lancashire is one of the worst places to get a dental appointment in the UK. An investigation found that a third of practices in the country were not offering places to new patients, despite the fact hat they advertised spaces online through NHS Choices. […]
Brits Turning to DIY Dentistry to Avoid Costs
British people are turning to DIY dentistry in a bid to avoid rising dental fees, according to some news reports. Ian Boynton is just one of many people who have taken dental care into their own hands. The 42-year old Gulf War veteran has used pliers to extract a total of 13 teeth since 2006. […]
