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Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Thursday, 29 June 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 July 2023. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 July 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Dental Services: County Durham

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the closure of BUPA dental care in Bishop Auckland and Shildon on patients’ access to NHS dental services.

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8920
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Dental services Closures Bupa Bishop Auckland Shildon
Link
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