Debate contribution: NHS Dental Services

Debate contribution by Ms Joanne Bunting on 10 March 2025.

MLA: Ms Joanne Bunting
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 10 March 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: NHS Dental Services
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4841221

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The Minister mentioned demand for private practice, but there is an impact on that demand, because people cannot register for NHS services. What can the Minister do to make it easier for people to find out which local dentists accept new NHS patients, without having to ring round up to 10 practices to find out what is available in their area? It is increasingly difficult. It is a matter of import, given that NHS dentistry is becoming extinct, with —

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 1701/22-27.

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