NHS Dental Services Morecambe and Lunesdale 2026-02-24
2026-02-24
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Q1
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Context
The question arises from concerns about the adequacy of NHS dental service access in Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency. The current system faces challenges, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
What assessment has been made by the Department regarding the adequacy of access to NHS dental services in Morecambe and Lunesdale? In my constituency, many people struggle to see a dentist when they need one.
We have made progress by increasing the number of NHS treatments by 1.8 million between April and October 2025 compared with the same period before the general election, resulting in 89,000 more NHS dental treatments delivered in the Lancashire and South Cumbria integrated care board area last year.
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Assessment & feedback
The assessment of specific adequacy issues in Morecambe and Lunesdale was not addressed directly with detailed figures or commitments for improvements.
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Q2
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A constituent contacted the MP about a spouse who is bedbound and unable to receive routine dental care at home, waiting three months for an emergency extraction.
One of my constituents cannot get dental care at home due to disability. He recently waited three months for an emergency extraction, which should have been done on the same day if he was not disabled. What work is being done to help such constituents?
Specialised dental services are vital in providing care to vulnerable people, often involving teamwork between primary dental care and adult social care. The MP is willing to meet the constituent to look into the specific case and work towards resolving such issues.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific steps or timeline for improving access to care for disabled individuals was not provided, focusing instead on willingness to address individual cases.
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