New report calls for fundamental reform of NHS dental care

Advice and Information - 14 July 2023

A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist.
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Healthwatch England gave oral evidence to the Committee about the problems people have experienced accessing and affording an NHS dentist.

We, together with nearly 30 Local Healthwatch services also submitted insight on the challenges people face in their local area when it comes to getting dental care. 

Health & Social Care Health Select Committee report into NHS Dentistry
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