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Dental Patient Charges Uplift 2025/26

11 March 2025

Proposing MP
Aberafan Maesteg
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the annual increase in National Health Service dental patient charges in England for 2025/26.

Action Requested

NHS dental patient charges will be increased by 2.39% on April 1, 2025, aligning with inflation as measured by the forecast GDP deflator value. Specific increases for each band of treatment are detailed in the statement.

Key Facts

  • NHS dental patient charges will be uplifted by 2.39% from 1 April 2025.
  • Band 1 course of treatment charge will rise from £26.80 to £27.40.
  • Band 2 course of treatment charge will increase from £73.50 to £75.30.
  • Band 3 course of treatment charge will increase from £319.10 to £326.70.
  • Urgent dental appointments have been launched with targets starting April 2025.
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