NHS dentistry briefing

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch West Sussex report on the insight they have received about access to NHS dentistry for the period August to 2 December 2021.  During this period they received 110 pieces of insight.

Access to NHS dentistry remains the key theme.  Pregnant women can’t get access to the free NHS treatment that they are entitled to.  Children are also missing out.  People find themselves deregistered.

The cost of accessing care is also an issue, with some people struggling to afford private treatment.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch West Sussex
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Access to services
Triage and admissions
Cost and funding of services
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
General feedback
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Dentist

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
110
Age group
Not known
Gender
Not known
Is the gender identity of people in the report the same as the sex they were assigned at birth?
Not known
Sexual orientation
Not known
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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