The NHS dentistry crisis in the UK has been brought to the forefront by MPs, with Stockport residents unable to access an NHS dentist, as discussed by NavPMishra in a Stockport Express article. The acute crisis has been attributed to 14 years of Conservative rule. In Jarrow, KateOsborneMP reported that 90% of dentists are not taking new patients and highlighted Labour's response plan, which includes 700,000 additional dentist appointments per year, a targeted recruitment scheme for areas with few dentists, and reforms to dental contracts. Sarah_Hall81 emphasized the severe consequences of the crisis, noting that tooth decay is the top reason for hospital admissions among children aged 6 to 10. NavPMishra called the situation a public health emergency in a comment to the MEN, and PreetKGillMP relayed the ordeal of a constituent who, after losing her NHS dentist, required hospital treatment for tooth removal. LouHarbour and JaneNewson shared similar stories of limited access and individuals taking drastic measures due to the crisis. marykfoy described the situation as horrifying and argued for a general election and a Labour government to rescue NHS dentistry.
A truly horrifying account of what has happened to NHS dentistry under this Conservative Government. We need a general election & a @UKLabour Government to save NHS dentistry before it’s too late! Have a read ⬇️⬇️⬇️! #GeneralElectionNow #Dentistry @wesstreeting @TheBDA https://t.co/SE1vINh544
I was at the NHS dentist the other day. They aren't taking on any new NHS patients at the moment the receptionist told the person on the phone. Meanwhile a colleague pulled his own tooth out and a friend can't work in the UK because her dentistry training isn't recognised here 🤔 https://t.co/ueppJdjiim
Keep at them, Preet. The same story can be told across the country. As far as I'm aware Knowsley has very limited, if any dentists taking on new registrations and we have just had one dentist close. They just don't understand the impact of their Tory-enabled #NHSDentist crisis! https://t.co/c2yAoZGtV0
NHS dentistry is dying a slow death. Emma, from Grimsby, had her NHS dentist close in 2020 and hasn't been able to register with one since. After an emergency appointment in Scunthorpe, she's been referred to hospital to have three teeth removed. My question to the Minister 👇🏽 https://t.co/5EBEKdlhsW
NHS dentistry is at breaking point, and millions of people are suffering as a result. Make no mistake - this is a public health emergency. I will continue pressing the Government until it takes the urgent action that is needed. My comment in the MEN 👇🏾 https://t.co/kalOCdloAL
Under the Tories, NHS dentistry is in crisis. People are finding it impossible to get an NHS dentist when needed. The consequences are appalling. Rotting teeth is the number one reason children aged 6 to 10 are admitted to hospital. Labour has a plan to rescue NHS dentistry 👇 https://t.co/YW1xCq6XD1
#NHS dental services are in crisis. 15yrs of Tory Govts have caused chaos - 9/10 dentists in Jarrow constituency aren't accepting new patients @UKLabour will make: 👉700k more dentist appts per year 👉A targeted recruitment scheme for dental desserts 👉Dental contract reform https://t.co/1186uxFmUR
I am frequently contacted by Stockport residents who are unable to access an NHS dentist. In my latest article for the Stockport Express, I discuss the acute crisis in NHS dentistry and its shocking decay under 14 years of Conservative governance 👇🏾 https://t.co/ddwfdzsgSn https://t.co/b9wXwNetmO