Dentistry in Somerset: Access, affordability and the impact on oral health
A lack of access to NHS dentists in Somerset remains a pressing issue, including for parents, vulnerable individuals and those with...
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Mar 21
What the new dental recovery plan means for you
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. On 7 February 2024...
Sep 25, 2023
What’s your experience of NHS dental care in Somerset?
Share your feedback by 31 October 2023 to help improve access to NHS dentistry. We want to hear about your experiences of accessing NHS...
Jul 9, 2023
How can you find an NHS dentist?
Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. Everyone should be able to...
Jul 2, 2023
Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment
How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make...
Jul 1, 2023
Advocating for fairer NHS dentistry: Dentistry data for local Healthwatch, July 2023
Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform....
May 30, 2023
Looking after your oral health while living in a care home
Living in a care home can increase your risk of oral health problems. That's why knowing what questions to ask care staff about your oral...
Dec 1, 2022
Dentistry data for local Healthwatch: December 2022
Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West. Data from Healthwatch Somerset is included...
Sep 30, 2022
Dentistry data for local Healthwatch: October 2022
Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West. Data from Healthwatch Somerset is included...
May 8, 2022
Healthwatch England news: Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating...
Jan 28, 2022
Lack of NHS Dentists in Somerset
Lack of access to NHS dentists in Somerset is a significant issue raised with us by the public. They have told us that NHS dentists in...
May 18, 2021
How should social care support you?
People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should...
Aug 27, 2019
Do you or someone you care for use NHS special care dental services in the South West?
The UK’s largest independent regulator of official statistics wants to hear from patients, carers and their families about how they...
Jan 3, 2019
Healthwatch network reveals top priorities for 2019
To mark the start of 2019, Healthwatch England has published its annual network priorities list – setting out the key health and care...
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