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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 April 2023 (named day). It was answered by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Monday, 17 April 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Dental Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the impact of the closure of the 85 BUPA dental practices on the provision of dentistry in (a) York and (b) the UK.

Answer

Following BUPA’s notice to NHS England of closures, regional teams and integrated care boards across England are working together to ensure that patients continue to have access to National Health Service dental care. This includes an assessment to identify potential gaps in NHS dental service provision and to consider what actions may be required.

NHS dentists are required to keep their NHS.UK profiles up to date so that patients can find a dentist more easily. This includes information on whether they are accepting new patients.

State-funded healthcare within the United Kingdom but outside of England is a devolved matter and the responsibility of the devolved Governments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
176621
Session
2022-23
Related items
BUPA: Dental Services
Thursday, 27 April 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Dental Services
Tuesday, 13 June 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Dental services Bupa
Link
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