The Oral Health Foundation has welcomed government plans to roll out new neighbourhood health centres across England – but says they must not be seen as a quick fix for the wider crisis in NHS dentistry.
The charity says the move could help bring care closer to communities and improve access for those most in need. However, it warns that without proper investment and planning, the new hubs risk falling short of their promise.
The government has announced the first 27 neighbourhood health centres, with hundreds more planned over the next decade. The aim is to bring services like GP care, pharmacy, urgent treatment –and in some cases dental care – together under one roof.
The government hopes the centres will make it easier for patients to access care closer to home, while also easing pressure on hospitals.
Karen Coates, Senior Oral Health Educator at the Oral Health Foundation, b… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
