Taunton Deane MP, Rebecca Pow is making access to NHS dentists a top priority

Following a meeting with the British Dental Association (BDA) to highlight the lack of access to NHS dentists in Taunton Deane and to try and find some way forward, MP Rebecca Pow, met with the Dental Minister Neil O’Brien in Westminster. 

Rebecca Pow said: “The lack of access to NHS dentists in this area has reached crisis point.  I have countless examples of those facing serious problems including many children who have never seen a dentist.  I explained the situation in no uncertain terms to the Dental Minister and I also suggested that some of the initiatives being run in other parts of the country to encourage dentists to work in areas facing recruitment challenges be explored.  Minister O’Brien gave assurances that some positive progress on access to dental services will be announced shortly; with a further comprehensive package to follow in the future.  I shall keep pressing on this serious issue for local people.”