Posts Tagged ‘NHS England’
NHS England Sets the Precedent as Plans to Impose Sugar Tax are Announced
NHS England has set a precedent by becoming the first organisation to impose a sugar tax on certain products. Sugary drinks sold in hospital cafes and community medical centres in England will carry a levy in the coming years, it has been confirmed. Chief executive of NHS England, Simon Stevens, confirmed that a 20% sugar […]
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 […]
Burton Residents Concerned Amid Fears Home Dental Service Will Be Shut Down
There is concern among residents in Burton and South Derbyshire after reports suggested a valuable home dental service will be shut down. It has emerged that elderly patients who struggle to get out of the house face an uncertain future regarding their teeth, as many are reliant on the at-home dental service. Councillor Gill Farrington, […]
Health Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Access to Dental Services in Leicestershire
A health watchdog has raised concerns over access to NHS dental services in Leicestershire in a new report that suggests some patients are travelling long distance to see a dentist. Healthwatch Leicestershire revealed that some patients are travelling more than 10 miles to find an NHS dentist and others are forced to join waiting lists […]
Leicester Children’s Dental Programme Scoops Award
A children’s dental health programme has scooped an award in recognition of the positive difference it has made to standards of oral health among children in the local area. The Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles scheme, which is run by Leicester City Council, has been commended by the Royal Society for Public Health. The council is […]
England’s Chief Dental Officer Visits Students in Portsmouth
NHS England’s chief dental officer, Sara Hurley, has paid dental students at the University of Portsmouth a visit as part of a TV filming project. During her time at the academy in Southsea, Ms Hurley was introduced to staff and students and she took a tour of the school to find out more about the […]
Delight for Campaigners as Dental Surgery is Saved
Campaigners celebrated yesterday after coming out on top after an 18 month fight to prevent the closure of a dental practice. Staff at Mersea Road Dental Surgery, Colchester, were told they would have to stop providing NHS treatment as there was plenty of capacity at other nearby practices. Dave Harris, a councillor from Colchester, devised a petition to keep the surgery […]
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 […]
NHS England Invites Rutland and Melton Dental Patients to Share Their Views
NHS England is inviting dental patients in Rutland and Melton to share their views on NHS dental services as part of a public consultation. NHS England has launched a consultation related to urgent and routine dental services in the area. The information obtained by the consultation will be used to shape services in the future. […]
NHS England Advises Portishead Dental Practice to Travel to Nailsea or Clevedon
NHS England has advised patients struggling to join a dental list in Portishead to travel to Nailsea or Clevedon. The move comes after a report from Healthwatch North Somerset highlighted inaccuracies in information provided by NHS dental services. The report also raised issues about access to dental places in the area. Following the publication of the report, […]
