Dental Services in Worcestershire

Report - 1 February 2019

See our submissions to Parliament about NHS Dentistry and our letter to the NHS about NHS Dentistry during Covid 19.

Our Report describes people’s experience of Going to the Dentist in Worcestershire. Looking in particular at how regularly people attend; understanding of treatment available on the NHS and charges; people’s experience at the dentist and their knowledge of complaints procedures.

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Healthwatch Worcestershire submission to H&SC Committee Inquiry into NHS Dentistry Jan 2023
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Dental Services During Covid-19 – Response from NHSE-WM
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Dental Services During Covid-19 Pandemic – Letter to NHSE West Midlands
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Going to the Dentist FULL Report February 2019
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Going to the Dentist SUMMARY Report – Feb 2019
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Worcestershire Health and Care Trust Response to Recommendations
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NHS England Response to Recommendations
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Worcestershire County Council Public Health Response
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Local Dental Committee Response to Recommendations
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Appendix One – Going to the Dentist Survey
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Appendix Two – Children’s Dental Survey
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