Written questions

Dental Services: Care Homes

2026-07-02 · Department of Health and Social Care · 15669 · Official question

Sir John Hayes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help mprove access to dental services for for care home residents in Lincolnshire.

Answer

We recognise that certain groups of patients may be particularly 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 h...