Posts Tagged ‘NHS funding’
Blackpool to receive additional funding in bid to crack down on rising rates of childhood decay
Representatives from Public Health England have confirmed that Blackpool will receive additional funding as part of a scheme to crack down on rising rates of childhood decay. Blackpool has been earmarked as one of 13 ‘high risk’ areas by the body. The aim of the new programme is to encourage parents to ensure that their […]
Grays Dentist Disappointed After Missing Out On NHS Funding
Almost three thousand people in Grays could be forced to look for a new dentist after it was revealed that the Toothshine Dental Clinic has missed out on NHS funding in the future. NHS South Essex has confirmed that the clinic narrowly missed its target for funding and the money has now been distributed to […]
Local MP Disappointed by Penzance Dental Funding Snub
A local MP is disappointed after it was revealed that Penzance would not be receiving any of the additional funding granted to NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly to reduce waiting lists in the region. MP Andrew George said that the decision not to spend money in Penzance, where there is a lengthy waiting list, […]
Government Funding to Pay for Free Dental Check-ups for Thousands in Derby
Additional government funding, allocated to improve access to dental services, will provide thousands of people in Derby with free dental check-ups. Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley recently announced that a cash injection of £28 million would be made available for NHS dental services and Primary Care Trusts were invited to bid for extra funding. In response […]
Genix Healthcare Welcomes NHS Dentistry Funding Boost
Sian Nelson-Jones, clinical director of Genix Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest dental providers, has welcomed news of a cash injection for NHS dentistry. Last week, the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, announced an additional sum of £28 million for NHS dental services. Primary Care Trusts will now be invited to bid for extra funding to […]
NHS spending millions on tooth surgery
The Audit Commission has revealed that the NHS is spending millions of pounds each year on “ineffective” operations, including procedures to remove tonsils and wisdom teeth. The report compiled by the Audit Commission claimed that “low value” procedures were costing the NHS around 500 million pounds ever year. The report suggests that Primary Care Trusts […]
Dental charges to go up in England
Ministers have confirmed that prescription fees and dental charges will increase, just days after it was revealed that dental charges will be frozen in Wales and prescription charges will be scrapped in Scotland. The announcement has been greeted with anger, with many people questioning the equality of a different fee scale for different parts of […]
