Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 87466

Dental Services: Care Homes

Tabled: 3 November 2025

Answered: 11 November 2025

Named Day

Question

Sarah Dyke

Liberal Democrat — Glastonbury and Somerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase access to dentistry for vulnerable residents in care homes.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

We recognise that certain groups of patients may be vulnerable to oral health problems and may find it difficult to access dental care. Specialised dental services are in place to provide dental treatment in several settings, including care homes, and are...

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