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Petition
P002840 - 22 June 2023
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning petition was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the upcoming closure of York’s third largest dental practice, which will impact 6,200 patients including 4,200 NHS patients, exacerbating an already severe waiting list problem that has risen to seven years.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is requested to urge the Government to call on BUPA to stop the closure of the BUPA Dental Care York facility and provide adequate dental care to residents in the area.
Key Facts
- 6,200 patients will be impacted by the closure.
- 4,200 of those are NHS patients.
- Current waiting lists for NHS dentistry in York have risen to seven years.
- The petition is signed by 127 individuals affected by the changes.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
22 June 2023
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op)
York Central
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of York and North Yorkshire. At the end of next week, York’s third largest dental practice will close. That is going to impact on 6,200 patients, 4,200 of whom are NHS patients. Residents of York are already waiting seven years to get an appointment for dental care, and this will exacerbate matters considerably. I am therefore pleased to present a petition on behalf of 127 of those impacted by the changes as the BUPA Dental Care facility in York is due to close. The petition states:
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