Access to NHS dentists: A two minute survey from Nick Timothy MP

NHS dentist survey

Constituents often write to me about issues accessing NHS dental treatment. My parliamentary question revealed that the number of NHS dentists in Suffolk and Northeast Essex per 100,000 residents fell significantly over the past five years or so. I want to hear about your experiences. Please take two minutes to complete my survey below. Thank you. 

Nick Timothy MP's survey on access to NHS dentists

  • Access to NHS dentists
  • National Issues
  • Your details
How far is your nearest NHS dentist from your home?
If you have tried to secure treatment at a local NHS dentist, were you taken on as a patient or turned away?
When you have needed a dental appointment, how long have you typically had to wait for an NHS appointment if you were able to access one?
Have you had to use a private dentist because NHS provision was unavailable?
If you have received NHS dental treatment locally in the past six months, how would you rate its quality?

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