House of Commons · Petition P002895
NHS dental appointments in rural areas
09 January 2024
Presented 1 time by 1 MP
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At a glance
This petition concerning nhs dental appointments in rural areas was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue summary
The petition highlights the concern over a shortage of NHS dental appointments in rural areas, particularly affecting 50% of local children and 64% of adults who lack access to an NHS dentist.
Action requested
The House of Commons is asked to urge the Government to increase training places for new dentists, reform NHS dental contracts, and make it easier to recruit experienced dentists to fill vacancies in rural areas.
Key facts
- 2,652 constituents have signed the petition.
- 50% of local children do not have access to an NHS dentist.
- 64% of local adults do not have access to an NHS dentist.
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 09 January 2024
I rise to present a petition on behalf of 2,652 of my constituents, who declare their concern about the lack of NHS dental appointments available in rural areas such as ours in Cumbria, given that 50% of local children and 64% of local adults do not have access to an NHS dentist. The petition states: