Dental Services: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 11544 · Tabled 19 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dental appointments in rural areas.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 25 Jun 2026
We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across the country can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs...