Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Accepted
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Patient registration under capitation-based contract will improve dental access
Conclusion
We believe patient registration under a reformed capitation-based contract will better enable those patients who currently can’t access a dentist to be able to do so.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government partially accepts, detailing existing and planned measures like a 5.13% uplift to NHS dental contracts and guidance for Integrated Care Boards on 'Flexible Commissioning' for local initiatives. They are also exploring tie-ins for new dentists and developing a career pathway including apprenticeships through the Advancing Dental Care review.
Paragraph Reference:
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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 ↗