Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 123134

Dental Services: Care Homes

Tabled: 24 March 2026

Answered: 30 March 2026

Question

Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to community dental services for care home residents in the West Midlands.

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 in several settings, including care h...

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