NHS dental reforms: New patient packages from April 2026
Major NHS dentistry reforms will launch in April 2026, prioritising urgent care and offering new treatment packages to save patients money. Find out what the changes mean for you.
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Dentists Paid More for Urgent NHS Care in New Reforms
New government reforms will pay dentists more to treat urgent NHS patients. A think tank also proposes £150 annual dental vouchers to end the 'postcode lottery' of care.
Dentists to be paid more for NHS emergency appointments
The government announces a new payment plan for NHS dentists in England to boost urgent care access. Critics warn the plan lacks new funding and is insufficient to solve the deepening crisis.
Major NHS Dentistry Reforms to Tackle 14 Million Patient Backlog
Major NHS dentistry reforms will see dentists paid more for urgent care from April 2026, aiming to help millions unable to access treatment. The changes follow a Mirror campaign highlighting a crisis in dental care.
Kinnock Announces Landmark NHS Dentistry Reforms
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock unveils the biggest NHS dental contract modernisation in years, boosting urgent care pay by 80% and ending DIY dentistry despair. Read the full plan.
NHS Dentistry Reforms Could Save Patients £225
UK government reforms to NHS dentistry promise savings and better access. But are they enough to end the 'postcode lottery'? Read the full analysis.
49 UK areas told to prepare for floods and 70mph winds
The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings for next week, urging residents in 49 areas to gather essentials like torches and power banks ahead of heavy rain and fierce winds.
UK Flood Warnings as Thunderstorms and 60mph Gales Loom
Dozens of flood warnings are in place across the UK as violent thunderstorms threaten Wales and Southwest England. Check the full list of alerts and stay safe.
NHS Issues Urgent Message on Dental Appointments
The NHS is reminding the public that urgent dental care is available for severe pain, swelling, or injury. Find out if you qualify and how to get help within 24 hours.
UK Weather: 41 Areas Under Warning as Temperatures Hit -12C
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for 41 UK areas as the coldest night of winter brings -12C temperatures and disruptive snow. Discover the full list of affected regions and essential safety advice.
Arctic blast hits UK with snow warnings and travel chaos
Britain faces first major cold snap with snow warnings across the country. Up to 25cm expected in some areas. Travel disruption likely as temperatures plummet to -11°C.
UK snow: 20cm blizzards and 6 yellow weather warnings
The UK braces for heavy snow with up to 20cm expected in Scotland. Met Office issues six yellow warnings affecting 11 cities including London and Birmingham. Stay informed.
Breakthrough Gel Repairs Tooth Enamel Without Fillings
Groundbreaking research from UK scientists develops a revolutionary peptide hydrogel that repairs tooth enamel damage, potentially eliminating the need for traditional fillings and drilling.
Crest Toothpaste Packaging Investigation: Fluoride Concerns
Procter & Gamble faces scrutiny over Crest toothpaste packaging as health experts question fluoride protection. Discover what this means for your dental health routine.
UK Flood Alert: Met Office Issues Urgent Weather Warnings
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across Britain as heavy rainfall threatens widespread flooding, travel chaos, and property damage. Stay informed with the latest alerts.
UK Flood Chaos: Met Office Extends Severe Weather Warnings
Major disruption hits UK transport and communities as Met Office issues extended amber weather warnings for flooding and torrential rain across multiple regions.
Constant pain after NHS dental cleaning leaves life in ruins
A British woman reveals how a routine dental cleaning left her with debilitating nerve damage and constant facial pain, exposing gaps in NHS dental care and medical negligence support.
Army dentists deployed to Turkey for troops' dental care
British Army dental specialists are conducting emergency treatments for service personnel stationed in Turkey, addressing urgent dental issues that could compromise military readiness and operational effectiveness.
Teen dies after dental surgery, safety investigation launched
Sophie Farmer, a vibrant 17-year-old from Illinois, died unexpectedly after what should have been routine dental surgery, raising serious questions about medical safety protocols and anaesthesia procedures.
Arctic Blast: UK Braces for Snow and Ice Disruption
Britain faces a dramatic temperature drop with snow and ice warnings in place across Scotland and northern England. The Met Office alerts travellers of hazardous conditions as freezing air sweeps in from the Arctic.
Britain Braces for Arctic Blast with Snow and Ice Warnings
The UK faces a dramatic temperature plunge with severe weather warnings for snow and ice across multiple regions. Met Office alerts highlight potential travel disruption and hazardous conditions as Arctic air sweeps across Britain.
US dental anaesthetic shortage forces treatment cancellations
American dental practices face treatment cancellations as FDA confirms ongoing shortage of local anaesthetics, with no immediate resolution in sight.
FDA warns dentists: Fluoride risks for children
American health authorities sound alarm over fluoride treatments for young children, citing potential developmental and health complications. UK dentists urged to reconsider routine procedures.
UK Mercury Dental Fillings Face Ban Over Fish Contamination
Alarming new research reveals mercury from dental fillings is contaminating UK fish, prompting urgent calls for a complete ban on amalgam fillings across Britain.
German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality
German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.
UK Snow Alert: Arctic Blast to Bring 15cm This Week
Britain braces for winter's return as Met Office issues severe weather warnings for snow and ice across multiple regions, with travel disruption expected and temperatures plummeting below freezing.
Mum: Removing my front teeth was best decision ever
A UK mother reveals how extracting her front teeth transformed her life after years of dental agony and insecurity - and why she's never looked back.
Teen's face swells unrecognisably after dental surgery
A teenager's face swelled to twice its normal size following a wisdom tooth extraction, leaving his own siblings struggling to recognise him in a bizarre medical reaction.
UK Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Sunday
The Met Office issues urgent weather warnings as heavy rain and potential flooding are forecast to drench large parts of the UK this Sunday. Stay informed about affected regions and safety advice.
Met Office: Severe Weather Warnings for UK Coasts
Severe weather warnings are in force across eastern England and Wales as the Met Office predicts damaging winds and potential flooding. Coastal communities brace for impact with gusts reaching 70mph.
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