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UK and Welsh governments team up to tackle NHS waiting list crisis

The UK and Welsh governments will collaborate on healthcare for the first time to help drive down waiting lists on both sides of the border and improve patient care as part of an approach to working...

Millions of children are going without dental care in England, research reveals

More than 5.35m children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

Government seeks to address the ‘greatest employment challenge for a generation’

The Labour Market Advisory Board has been launched to advise the government on getting Britain ‘working again’ following growing economic inactivity.

Government must introduce legislative framework to improve workplace equity, says commission

The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more than 40 recommendations to improve employment opportunities and breakdown barriers for people in...

Regulatory reform is essential for the dental profession, says union

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has taken the concerns of the dental profession to Westminster, with...

North Devon takes action to address dental provision

North Devon and Torridge district councils have committed to helping dental provision in the region following a special meeting.

Investigation into the dental recovery plan: College gives evidence

The College of General Dentistry president, Roshni Karia, attended a meeting on August 23, 2024, to help inform a National Audit Office (NAO) investigation into NHS dentistry.

Lowestoft minister welcomes plans to tackle dental deserts

In her maiden speech to the House of Commons, Jess Asato said access to NHS dentistry is “one of the most pressing issues” for Lowestoft residents.

Clinical negligence process is ‘crying out for reform’, dental union claims

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has urged the government to consult on proposals to address the cost of clinical negligence.

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King’s speech heard loud and clear

Richard Lishman explains how the government's priorities will affect dental professionals. 

Unmet need for NHS dentistry in England stands at 13m, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned unmet need for NHS dentistry in England is at an all-time high. It said the data shows no sign of recovery for the struggling service.

Government promises to tackle tobacco in the king's speech

In the king’s speech on July 17, 2024, the government announced that the reintroduction of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ was an early priority in the forthcoming session.

Twenty-four per cent of people left without NHS dental appointment

A study by Broadstone reveals that 24 per cent of patients who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last two years were unable to do so.

Call on Cornish MPs to address crisis in dentistry

The latest data reveals that the typical waiting time to enrol with an NHS dentist in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is almost four years.

Association calls on the government for reforms

The British Dental Association (BDA) says initial talks with the government have opened the door to a potential reform of NHS dentist’s contracts in England.

Shaping the future of the country’s oral healthcare

Bas and Haleon outline what it would like to see from the next government, with an emphasis on preventative care.

Pledge to end dental deserts with £3bn for NHS contract

The Green Party has vowed to end Britain's dental deserts by restoring full access to NHS dentistry after years of cuts that left millions unable to get affordable dental treatment.

£750m NHS dental rescue package proposed

The Liberal Democrats announced on June 21 a £750m a year dental rescue plan to offer more appointments and free check-ups for children in an effort to combat the growing crisis in NHS dentistry.

Northern Ireland releases report into the state of dentistry

The Health and Social Care’s Business Services Organisation (BSO) published its Family Practitioner Services General Dental Statistics for Northern Ireland 2023/24 on June 20, 2024.

Dentistry in Northern Ireland is ‘a shadow of its former self’

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that data released in June 2024 confirms the Health Service dentistry in Northern Ireland remains on the brink. The association said the service...

100,000 extra dental appointments for children promised

The Labour Party has pledged to tackle the crisis in children’s dentistry by providing extra appointments.

A third of voters say dentistry is a top concern for the general election

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said NHS dentistry is now at the forefront of voter concerns for the General Election. It says voters are calling for a plan to save the service.

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