Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 50420
Dental Services: Coastal Areas and Rural Areas
Tabled: 6 May 2025
Answered: 13 May 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of short-term models to ensure dental access in (a) rural and (b) coastal areas with no current NHS dental practices.
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in rural and coastal areas. The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access National Health Service dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 mor...
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