Written question asked by Janet Daby (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 March 2024. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 March 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
HMYOI Wetherby: Dental Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the HM Chief Inspector of Prisons publication entitled Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Wetherby by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20 November – 7 December 2023), published on 5 March 2024, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for routine dental treatment.
- Answer
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NHS England has advised that, since the inspection, the waiting time for a routine dental appointment at HM Wetherby Young Offenders Institute (HMYOI) has reduced from 15 weeks to 12 weeks, with all patients triaged to ensure all urgent or pain related cases are expedited appropriately. Orthodontist services are also available.
Healthcare services continue to provide regular weekly dental clinics at HMYOI Wetherby, and non-attendance at appointments has reduced, with the involvement of an allocated healthcare officer. Work is also underway to re-procure dental healthcare services in secure children’s settings, which will further improve access and reduce waits.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 17224
- Session
- 2023-24
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Dental services Waiting lists HMYOI Wetherby
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