In continuing work, Rebecca Pow MP has met with the new Dental Minister, Dame Andrea Leadsom MP to press in no uncertain terms the unacceptable lack of NHS dentists right across Taunton Deane. She received assurances that the Dental Recovery Plan is due to be launched imminently by Government.

Local MP Rebecca Pow said:

“I’ve met with many constituents and received much correspondence in terms of highlighting the lack of access to NHS dental provision in Taunton Deane. I make no bones about saying that this is a completely unacceptable situation. I have worked with Government to feed in many proposals and suggestions as to how to improve the situation on the ground which included mobile dentists and a proposal to prioritise those who haven’t seen a dentist for more than two years as well as children when more capacity comes onstream. I received assurances from the Dental Minister that the new dental recovery plan will be launched imminently and that it will be radical. This announcement can’t come a moment too soon.”