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.
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 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.
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