NHS dentistry crisis: minor contract tweaks won't solve the rot
The government's new NHS dental contract fails to address the core funding and recruitment crisis, leaving millions without access to care. Read why experts say it's not enough.
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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.
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.
Hours left for £100 supermarket voucher applications
Thousands of Nottingham households have until midnight to apply for £100 supermarket vouchers via the Household Support Fund. See eligibility and how to claim.
Lloyds Bank £15 Deliveroo vouchers for students explained
Lloyds Bank confirms £15 Deliveroo vouchers for Student Account holders. Learn the qualifying rules and when to expect the email. Plus, details on a £200 switch offer.
£110 DWP Supermarket Vouchers for Eligible Households
Eligible low-income households in Cambridgeshire can apply for £110 vouchers for Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's via the DWP Household Support Fund. Check if you qualify.
£70 Food Vouchers Issued Before Christmas in Wakefield
Wakefield Council is distributing £70 supermarket vouchers to low-income households receiving council tax support. Find out if you're eligible and learn about similar schemes across the UK.
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.
£120 Free Christmas Vouchers for Families
Thousands of UK families are receiving £120 in free vouchers this winter via the Household Support Fund. Check if your local council is providing this crucial financial help.
China offers cash to boost marriage rates
Ningbo offers couples £107 in wedding vouchers to tackle a record drop in marriages. Discover how China is addressing its population crisis and the high costs deterring unions.
Mayors Launch Holiday Hunger Crisis Support Scheme
Metro mayors across England unite in groundbreaking scheme providing supermarket vouchers to vulnerable families during school holidays, addressing the growing cost-of-living crisis.
Tesco warns customers: Use Clubcard points before expiry
Supermarket giant Tesco warns millions of customers to use their Clubcard vouchers before they expire in crucial June deadline
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.
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.
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.
Florida schools with Sharia links got taxpayer vouchers
Exclusive investigation reveals Florida schools with alleged ties to Islamic law receiving millions in taxpayer vouchers, sparking political firestorm and raising questions about education funding oversight.
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.
Tesco Clubcard hack turns £10 into £30 dining vouchers
Discover how Tesco Clubcard holders can triple their vouchers' value at popular restaurant chains including Pizza Express, Prezzo and Café Rouge.
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.
Tesco Clubcard warning: Points expire after 2 years
Tesco Clubcard holders are only just discovering their hard-earned points can disappear after just two years - here's what you need to know to protect your vouchers.
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