Dental Services: Chronic Illnesses and Veterans
Commons · Question 111909 · Tabled 9 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Steve Darling
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has he made of the adequacy of dental care given to (a) veterans and (b) those suffering with long-term illnesses.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 12 Feb 2026
We are aware of the challenges faced by many in accessing a National Health Service dentist, including people suffering with long-term illnesses, and valued members of the Armed Forces community, such as our respected veterans who have spent their careers...