Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 1
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Accepted
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NHS dentistry faces a crisis of unequal access across different regions and groups.
Conclusion
We believe there is a crisis of access in NHS dentistry. Many people are unable to access an NHS dentist or are travelling significant distances to get to one. Access varies across the country and is being experienced unequally by different groups. We believe everyone should be able to access an NHS dentist when they need one, wherever they live.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts the recommendation and outlined several reforms announced in July 2022, including allowing high-performing practices to take more patients, fairer payment for complex care, and requiring NHS dentists to update their availability online. It also states a forthcoming Dentistry Recovery Plan will continue efforts to improve patient access.
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 13 December 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗