Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 25
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Acknowledged
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ICBs' delegated responsibility for dental services offers opportunities for local improvement.
Conclusion
ICBs have been delegated responsibility for commissioning dental services by NHS England. They offer an opportunity to improve access locally, better integrate services around patients and address inequalities.
Government Response Summary
The Government acknowledges that the transfer of responsibility for commissioning NHS dentistry services to ICBs provides a greater opportunity to tailor services around the needs of the local population.
Paragraph Reference:
121
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The transfer of responsibility for commissioning NHS dentistry services from NHS England to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) on 1 April 2023 provides a greater opportunity to tailor services around the needs of the local population with local representatives who have a real understanding of the local situation and the specific needs of the population for dentistry services in the area.