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Written question asked by Kate Kniveton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 June 2021. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 June 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Dental Services: Burton

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to NHS dental care in Burton and Uttoxeter.

Answer

In order to increase access to dental care in the Midlands, NHS England commissioned a scheme from 8 January to 31 March 2021 to provide additional sessions at weekends. This initiative saw an additional 17,250 patients treated by 91 participating practices. NHS England has evaluated the scheme and is considering recommissioning the service to further improve access in the region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13231
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Dental services Burton
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk