Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 93465
Dental Services: Waiting Lists
Tabled: 21 November 2025
Answered: 2 December 2025
Question
Matt Vickers
Conservative — Stockton West
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of NHS dentistry, particularly in areas with significant waiting lists.
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist and the Government is taking action to improve this. We have asked integrated care boards (ICBs) to commission extra urgent dental appointments across the country, with appointments more heavily ...
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