Posts Tagged ‘NHS dentistry’
BBC report suggests that 2 million adults are struggling to see a dentist
A BBC report suggests that 2 million adults are struggling to see an NHS dentist in England. Analysis by the broadcaster indicates that 1.45 people have been unsuccessful in getting an appointment with a dentist in the last 2 years, with a further 500,000 either waiting on a list or avoiding the dentist due to […]
More than 40% of Leicester residents haven’t seen an NHS dentist for 2 years
More than 40% of Leicester residents haven’t seen an NHS dentist for at least 2 years, according to new figures. Statistics from the latest GP Patient Survey suggested that 15% of patients in the city hadn’t tried to make an appointment in the last 24 months, while 27% had never tried to see an NHS […]
Dentists launch new video calling app to provide instant advice
A pair of forward-thinking dentists has launched the UK’s first official video calling dental app. The Tooth Fairy app enables patients to connect with private and NHS dentists, providing access to advice without having to arrange an appointment at a practice or even leave the comfort of the couch. Deepak Aulak and Kian Dhinsa developed […]
Dewsbury MP calls for improved access to NHS dentistry, as Ravensthorpe’s only surgery is set to close
Dewsbury MP, Paula Sheriff, has called for urgent action to improve access to NHS dentistry in her constituency, after it was confirmed that the last remaining surgery in Ravensthorpe is set to close. Ms Sheriff described the news that the Ravensthorpe Dental Surgery will close on July 12th as “terrible” and said that she is […]
British Dental Association criticises the government, as thousands join waiting lists for NHS practices
The British Dental Association has criticised the government, as thousands of patients all over the country join waiting lists for NHS dental practices. The latest statistics show that several regions are experiencing severe dentist shortages, with almost 50,000 patients in Cornwall alone unable to register with an NHS dental surgery. Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, chair of the […]
MP Tim Farron calls for further investment to improve dental services in South Lakes
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has called for further investment to improve access to local dental services. Mr Farron, who appealed for funding to create more NHS dental places in the area last year, said that efforts to improve access have been unsuccessful and described the situation as being “at breaking point.” The MP for […]
Barrow dental patients struggling to find an NHS dentist
An investigation carried out by a local newspaper has revealed that patients in Barrow in Furness are struggling to find an NHS dentist. Researchers discovered that there are no dental practices in Barrow accepting new NHS patients at the moment. The majority have closed waiting lists and practices that offer both NHS and private treatment […]
NHS pledges £300,000 to improve access to dental services in Market Drayton
NHS England has pledged to increase funding for dental services in Market Drayton after a number of complaints from patients who have encountered difficulties finding practices that are accepting new patients. Last year, Healthwatch Shropshire carried out a review into dental services in the region and Market Drayton was highlighted as an area where access […]
Copeland MP Urges Government to Iron Out Dental Health Inequalities
Copeland MP Jamie Reed has urged the government to act quickly to iron out dental health inequalities between children living in poor and affluent areas. Mr Reed was speaking after the publication of figures that confirm that dental health issues are the leading cause of hospitalisatilon for children in the UK. Mr Reed was also […]
Bradford MP Continues to Lobby for Improved Access to NHS Dental Services
Bradford North MP Judith Cummins is continuing to lobby the government for improvements in access to dental services in her constituency. Ms Cummins raised the matter several months ago and has called for more than “empty promises.” Ms Cummins confirmed that she recently met with a government minister to discuss the issue of poor access to NHS […]
