Dentistry in Sheffield: our evidence to the select committee

Report - 3 February 2023

In January 2023 we submitted evidence to the Health & Social Care parliamentary select committee inquiry into NHS dentistry. We presented the key issues you've been telling us over the last 3 years.

Formal inquiry into NHS dentistry

The Health and Social Care Committee has launched an inquiry into dentistry following a survey that showed 90% of practices across the UK were not accepting new adult NHS patients.

MPs will consider to what extent the current NHS dental contract disincentivises dentists from taking on new patients. They will look at what incentives can be offered by the NHS to recruit and retain dental professionals, also explore the role of training.

They will also explore the possible impact of changes to be introduced next April to make new Integrate Care Systems and Integrated Care Boards responsible for the provision of dental services.    

Our evidence from Sheffield

We submitted written evidence to be considered as part of the inquiry, based on your feedback over the last 3 years. We highlighted how difficult people have found accessing NHS dental care in Sheffield, and the impacts - ranging from pain, distress and financial worries - the NHS dental crisis has had on local people.

Find out more

You can read our written submission below. You can also visit the Inquiry webpage to find out any updates published by the committee.

Read the briefing

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