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House of Commons · Petition P002777

NHS Dental Care in Halifax

01 November 2022

Presented 1 time by 0 MPs

NHS

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At a glance

This petition concerning nhs dental care in halifax was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue summary

Constituents in Halifax are unable to secure NHS dental appointments, with concerns raised about the unavailability of both urgent and routine treatments. The petition highlights that residents have been advised to seek appointments further afield, which is impractical for many.

Action requested

The House of Commons is requested to urge the Government to improve NHS dental care provision in Halifax so that residents can access care easily and locally.

Key facts

  • Over 43 million dental appointments were lost between April 2020 and April 2022.
  • More than 13 million appointments for children were missed during this period.
  • The petition was signed by constituents in Halifax, with 549 signatures online.

Presentation timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

  1. Presented 01 November 2022

    No presenters recorded for this presentation.

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