14 MAR 2025
In response to Keir Starmer’s announcement to abolish NHS England, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, has issued a statement outlining concerns about what this could mean for NHS dentistry.
With NHS dentistry already in crisis, there are serious fears that this restructure could further weaken leadership in dental public health and push oral healthcare even further down the priority list. His response highlights the urgent need for a clear plan to protect access to NHS dentistry and ensure a sustainable future for patient care.
Dr Carter says: “The Prime Minister’s decision to abolish NHS England marks a seismic shift in healthcare governance. While we support efforts to cut bureaucracy and direct resources to frontline care, there is an urgent need for clarity on what this means for NHS dentistry.
“For too long, NHS dentistry has been in crisis. Millions struggle to access care, worsening oral health inequalities and piling … Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
