New analysis from Newcastle Labour reveals an additional 2899 children have been seen by an NHS dentist over the last year compared to the 12 months before the General Election – a rise of 9.2%.
Labour is fixing the NHS dental system by rolling out urgent appointments, introducing supervised toothbrushing for children in deprived areas, and modernising the dental contract to prioritise those with greatest need, improve access, boost prevention, and deliver a fair deal for dentists.
Across the country, this Government has already delivered 1.8 million additional dental treatments compared to before the election – and we’re on track to deliver over 2.5 million.
Publishing the analysis, Newcastle Labour’s Cllr Stephen Lambert said,
“These figures are really encouraging – but we know it’s only the start of a very long road to get NHS dentistry back to where it needs to be.
“Families in Newcastle have every right to expect high quality NHS dentistry locally – that’s why Labour has taken action to improve services and bring in new dentists on modern contracts – but we know more change is needed, and that is exactly what Andy Burnham’s government will deliver.
“This government is determined to get this country – and places like Newcastle – moving forward. That’s how we will succeed together – that’s how we bring back hope.”