Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16000

Dental Services

Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 9 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Community Dental Service waiting times on attendance at hospital accident and emergency departments.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
We recognise that certain groups of patients may be particularly vulnerable to oral health problems and may find it difficult to access dental care. Specialised dental services are in place to provide dental treatment and are commissioned by integrated ca...

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