Dental Services: Care Homes
Commons · Question 87466 · Tabled 3 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Sarah Dyke
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase access to dentistry for vulnerable residents in care homes.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 11 Nov 2025
We recognise that certain groups of patients may be vulnerable to oral health problems and may find it difficult to access dental care. Specialised dental services are in place to provide dental treatment in several settings, including care homes, and are...