Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 84996

Dental Services: Carers

Tabled: 24 October 2025
Answered: 6 November 2025

Question

Mark Sewards

LabourLeeds South West and Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to NHS dental services for (a) carers and (b) frontline care workers.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a National Health Service dentist including for carers and front-line workers. We have asked integrated care boards (ICBs) to commission extra urgent dental appointments from 1 April 2025.ICBs are also rec...

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