Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 17459
Dental Services: Rural Areas
Tabled: 2 December 2024
Answered: 10 December 2024
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to address shortages in NHS dentists in rural areas; and what his timeline is for tackling such gaps.
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more 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 700,00...
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