Residents in the entire county of Somerset are unable to register as new NHS dentist patients for routine care. The situation has become so bad the NHS has set up a phoneline to help people access emergency dental care. About a third of calls involve problems accessing NHS dentistry, with many concerning children, pregnant women, and those who can’t afford private care.
Somerset: Patients Can’t Get NHS Dentist
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