1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. Keynsham Now Youth Group

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    A report capturing the views and experiences of members of the Keynsham Now Youth Group, shared during our visit in December 2017.

  3. Do you or someone you care for use NHS special care dental services in the South West?

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    NHS England and NHS Improvement are working with us to find out people's experiences of using special care dental services to help develop service delivery.

  4. Oldfield Dental Surgery

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    Enter and View Visit to Oldfield Dental Surgery August 2015

  5. Care Quality Commission Publish Five-Year Strategy Discussion Paper

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a discussion paper setting out potential changes to the way it inspects health and social care organisations in future.

  6. Do you know that you can give feedback on NHS care?

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    Many people don’t quite know how to provide feedback on the care they have received from the NHS, but it’s incredibly important to have your say so you can help shape and improve your local services.

  7. Growing pressures on access and staffing risk creating ‘perfect storm’ for people using mental health and learning disability services

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England shows that quality ratings have been maintained overall – but people’s experience of care is determined by whether they can access good care when they need it.

  8. Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?

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    Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.

  9. Review of Special Care Dentistry in the South West

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    In 2019 the Commissioning Support Unit carried out a review of special care dentistry in the South West and asked local Healthwatch to help carry out a survey of patients using this service in each local area. Find out more about the work we did.

  10. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  11. COVID-19 Insight Report

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    In April we launched out COVID-19 insight survey inviting residents in Bath and North East Somerset to tell us their experiences of accessing health and social care during the pandemic. Find out what people told us.

  12. SW England Oral Health Needs Assessment Patient & Public Survey - October 2020

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    NHS England and NHS Improvement South West want to understand more about oral health (mouth care and dental health) of people who live in the South West. Take the survey, and have your say.

  13. Review of dental services in Bath and North East Somerset November 2020

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    Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset gather feedback about a wide range of health and care services. This briefing highlights what Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset have been hearing from local people about dental services during 2020.

  14. Dental charge freeze ends causing price thaw and increase

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    A six-month freeze on dental charges brought on by the first wave of the pandemic is due to end next month. In turn, patients will see a rise in dental fees across all NHS Dental Practices as part of a five-year spending review plan.

  15. Dental Care Briefing for April 2021

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    Over the last year, we have been hearing from members of the public about their issues with dental care. Here is our Dental Care Briefing for April 2021.

  16. Mouth Cancer prevention and spotting the symptoms

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    Mouth cancer is otherwise known as oral cancer and is where a tumour forms in the mouth. Regular self-checks and awareness of symptoms are key to early detection and resolution. We explore what to look out for and how to keep your mouth healthy.

  17. Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry

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    New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown.

  18. Access to NHS Dental Treatment

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    With so many NHS Dentists at capacity, find out how to access urgent Dental care here.

  19. How easy is the find a NHS Dentist as a new patient in B&NES?

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    Over the last few months have been investigating how easy is it to access NHS Dentistry across Bath and North East Somerset

  20. Lack of NHS dentists in Bath & North East Somerset could be changing thanks to you!

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    Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our report of our latest findings here.

  21. Our position on NHS dentistry

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    Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make.

  22. Annual Report 2022/2023

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    Read our annual report for 2022/2023 and find out about how our dedicated staff and volunteers have made a difference to care throughout the year.

  23. New report calls for fundamental reform of NHS dental care

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    A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist.

  24. Annual NHS Dental Statistics for England - our response

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    New figures published today in the annual report on NHS Dental Statistics for England in 2022-23, show that NHS dentists still see fewer people than pre-pandemic. Read our response.

  25. What is the impact of vaping and access to dentistry on young people?

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    Two of our volunteers have developed surveys to go alongside engagement work about the impact of Vaping and Dentistry on Young People across Bath and North East Somerset and Swindon.

  26. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  27. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.