Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 30276

Dental Services: Pregnancy

Tabled: 10 February 2025
Answered: 13 February 2025

Question

Charlotte Nichols

LabourWarrington North

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to increase capacity in appointments for NHS dental treatment for pregnant and postpartum women who are entitled to free NHS dental care.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, and we want to make sure that everyone who needs a National Health Service dentist can get one, including pregnant women and new mothers. The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patien...

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