A new NHS dental practice has opened in Somerset to address the growing demand for NHS dental services in the area. Crewkerne Dental Care, commissioned by NHS Somerset and operated by Dentistry For You, welcomed its first …
A newly opened NHS dental practice experienced an overwhelming response, receiving more than 4,500 appointment requests on its very first day. The surge highlights the pressing demand for accessible dental care in the …
Wellington’s newest dental practice is set to offer a substantial increase in NHS dental appointments before Christmas, according to Somerset health officials. The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been actively …
Wellington is set to welcome its newest dental practice, Wellington Dental Care, which will begin accepting NHS patients from mid-October. This move addresses the ongoing issue of ‘dental deserts’ in Somerset—areas where …
Sixteen doctors' surgeries across Somerset are set for expansion and improvement thanks to a £102 million funding boost from the UK Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Announced on May 6, this investment will be …
New NHS data reveals that patients in Somerset are facing significant waiting times for GP appointments, with around one in every 12 appointments in March taking place more than 28 days after booking. This proportion is among …
The government is introducing a new scheme to tackle unnecessary hospital appointments in an effort to alleviate pressure on the NHS hospital waiting list. This initiative involves paying General Practitioners (GPs) to seek …