Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 53169
Dentistry: Rural Areas
Tabled: 19 May 2025
Answered: 22 May 2025
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the retention and recruitment of dentists in rural areas.
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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