Dentistry data for local Healthwatch: December 2022

Report - 1 December 2022

Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West.

Data from Healthwatch Somerset is included in the report.

Number of responses: 25

Sentiment: All negative

Themes: Seven of these were purely enquiring how to find an NHS dentist, the remaining 18 were a combination of not being able to find a dentist and complaining about experiences.

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If you need this report in a different format, please email info@healthwatchsomerset.co.uk or call 0800 999 1286.

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South West LDN report: December 2022
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