Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 59807
Dental Services: Pensioners
Tabled: 13 June 2025
Answered: 19 June 2025
Question
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
Labour — Slough
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the affordability of NHS dental treatment for pensioners not in receipt of Pension Credit.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThere are a range of exemptions to National Health Service dental patient charges for those who need the most financial support. 48.6% of courses of dental treatment were delivered to adults and children who were exempt from charges in 2023/24. Eligibilit...
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