Share your views: NHS dentistry
The LDC Confederation has partnered with the Healthwatch London Network to conduct a survey to understand the public’s expectations of NHS dentistry.
The London Assembly Health Committee is investigating the barriers in accessing dentistry in London, with a decline in the number of people accessing NHS dentists.
This is different from other Healthwatch surveys you may have taken because it aims to understand people’s priorities for national policy rather than on your experiences at your local service.
The survey’s aims and objectives
This investigation will examine:
- The barriers for both adults and children in accessing NHS dental care in London and the reasons behind the decrease in the number of Londoners accessing NHS dentistry
- A comparative view of access to services in London compared with the rest of the country
- The experiences of Londoners who have used or tried to access dental care in London
- The health inequalities that exist in accessing dental care in London
- Why Londoners who are entitled to free NHS dental care across London are not taking up appointments
- What preventative measures are being taken to support the oral health of adults and children, including the promotion of oral health in schools
- What action needs to be taken by the NHS and health partners in London to ensure all Londoners can access an NHS dentist and support good oral health
Who is this survey for?
Anyone aged 13 years or older can take this survey, even if you use a private dentist or if you have not been to a dentist for a long time.
Who can I contact if I have any questions?
Please contact Martin Skipper, Head of Policy at the LDC Confederation, at contact@ldc.org.uk.
