P-06-1364 Dentistry crisis in Wales. Ensure all adults and children have access to a dentist

This petition was submitted by Allan Hudspeth, having collected a total of 637 signatures.

Text of Petition:                    

In October 2022 there was a 26-month waiting list to register with an NHS dentist and have a check-up in Wales.

An open letter from the British Dental Association of NHS dentists criticised new contracts introduced by the Welsh Government, and called for much needed improvements and investments to ensure that everyone in Wales can access dental services.

They raised concerns about many dentists leaving the NHS for private practice.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64351984

Everyone should have access to dental care, regular check-ups and timely treatment.

Additional Information:

Unfortunately, my dentist has left the NHS to practice privately. As a result I’ve been looking for another NHS dentist and the nearest I found was 79 miles away from my home, which is not acceptable.

The Senedd currently has a cross party group to support horse racing in Wales, we ask that the same support is shown for greyhound racing. 

Senedd Constituency and Region

• Islwyn
• South Wales East

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