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Written question asked by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 March 2024. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Dentistry: Migrant Workers

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to employing refugees who are qualified dentists to help alleviate the backlog in NHS dentistry.

Answer

The General Dental Council (GDC), which is responsible for the regulation and registration of dentists, has advised that it is keen to support refugees with their registration applications wherever possible. Dedicated information for refugees can be found on the GDC’s website, in an online only format.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3038
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Dentistry Migrant workers Refugees
Link
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