Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 15669

Dental Services: Care Homes

Tabled: 3 July 2026

Answered: 8 July 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help mprove access to dental services for for care home residents in Lincolnshire.

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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