Politics

MPs to vote on landmark smokefree generation bill

MPs will vote on April 16, 2024, on world-leading legislation to protect future generations across the UK from the harmful effects of smoking.

Politician calls the government’s smokefree plans ‘absolutely nuts’

Boris Johnson has said it is “mad” that Winston Churchill’s party is working toward “banning cigars”.

Councillor responds to loss of NHS dentists

Mark Fryer, leader of Cumberland Council, has expressed deep concern following the announcement that a dental practice in Cockermouth will cease to provide NHS treatments, further reducing the already...

Dental hygienists and therapists to receive additional powers to free up appointments

The government has announced plans to give greater powers to dental therapists and hygienists following two public consultations. It says the move will help to free up access and improve patient...

Three-quarters of Plymouth patients are waiting over a year for dental care

Luke Pollard has warned health ministers that “dental services in Plymouth are in decay.” The MP's survey found that 765 people in Plymouth are unable to get an appointment with an NHS dentist.

Northern Ireland invests £9.2m in dental access

Robin Swann, minister of health of Northern Ireland (NI), has announced a £9.2m investment in dental access initiatives for 2024/25. The investment aims to bolster support for dental practices and...

Water fluoridation scheme expands in the northeast

Plans to expand water fluoridation in the northeast of England to help tackle tooth decay have been put out to public consultation on March 25, 2024, the government has announced.

Data shows 1.8 million people in Scotland have not received dental treatment

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to freedom of information requests from the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Government ‘pedalling myths’ on NHS dentistry, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has criticised the government's ‘Recovery Plan’ following answers at the Health and Social Care Committee’s hearing on March 19, 2024.

Scotland announces its support for Westminster’s smoking bill

Jenni Minto, Scotland’s public health minister, has welcomed the introduction of proposed legislation to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, and allow tougher...

Smokefree generation one step closer as bill introduced

A new bill to protect future generations across the UK from the harmful impacts of smoking and build a better future for our children will be introduced to Parliament on March 20, 2024. 

Society questions health committee on its plans for dentistry

In advance of the Health & Social Care Select Committee’s scheduled panel enquiry on March 19, 2024, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD) president, Paula Waterhouse, has written to...