Posts Tagged ‘NHS’
Health bosses quizzed over lack of access to NHS dental care in North Yorkshire
Health bosses have been quizzed over a lack of access to NHS dental service in North Yorkshire. Public health bosses have been asked to appear in front of a committee after it was revealed that a large proportion of local residents were forced to travel outside of the county to see an NHS dentist. At […]
West Norfolk parents struggling to get a dental appointment for their children
Parents in West Norfolk are struggling to get an NHS dental appointment for their children, it has been revealed. The results of a study conducted by a local watchdog suggest that there is a significant shortage of NHS places available for children. Research claims that 15 percent of the region’s children have never been to […]
Patients in Bury St Edmunds facing 30-mile round trips to see a dentist
Dental patients in Bury St Edmunds are facing a 30-mile round trip to see a dentist due to NHS closures, according to the local press. Buryfreepress claims that a lack of available dental places in the town is forcing patients to travel further afield, with many facing a 30-mile round trip. Pressure on local services […]
NHS confirms £332,000 finding boost for dental services in Bradford
Dental patients in Bradford have something to smile about, after the NHS confirmed a funding injection worth £332,000. After months of campaigning by local politicians, newspapers and watchdogs, additional funding has been made available for dental services in the city. NHS bosses have confirmed that more than £330,000 will be ploughed into local NHS services, […]
NHS England confirms plans for two new dental services in Spalding
NHS England has confirmed plans to launch two new dental services in Spalding. Head of primary care for NHS England in Lincolnshire, Di Pegg, revealed that an independent NHS clinic will open and that the dental service based at the Johnson Community Hospital will be relaunched at the beginning of 2019. Ms Pegg said that […]
Dundee dental van could become a regular fixture
A dental van, which is providing treatment for patients who struggle to see a regular dentist in the Lochee area of Dundee, could become a regular fixture. The mobile unit, which travels around the local area, is aimed at patients who find it difficult to see a dentist, for example, the homeless and patients who […]
Boscombe dental practice enters liquidation
A dental practice in Boscombe has gone into liquidation, it has been confirmed. Patients currently registered with Wootton Lodge on Christchurch Road have been advised to contact the NHS 111 helpline if they require urgent dental treatment until a replacement provider has been identified. Representatives from NHS England are currently working with local practices to […]
Relief for Horncastle dental patients following mydentist closure
Dental patients in Horncastle can breathe a sigh of relief after a husband and wife dental team confirmed the takeover of the town’s mydentist clinic. Patients were left facing an uncertain future after the chain confirmed that the practice would close, but NHS patients can now enjoy peace of mind. Husband and wife dental duo, […]
NHS pay increase will not affect dentists or doctors
A pay rise, which has been offered to NHS workers by the government, will not affect doctors or dentists. The 6.5% pay increase, which is due to come into play over the next three years, will be made available to nurses, paramedics and support staff including hospital porters. In reaction to the news, the British […]
International Dental Federation shares dental tips to celebrate World Oral Health Day
The International Dental Federation has shared some useful dental tips to celebrate World Oral Health Day. World Oral Health Day is an international, annual event, which takes place on the 20th March. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health and to encourage people to take good care of their […]
