New Government figures expose crisis in NHS dentistry
across North Norfolk
Action needed to increase access to NHS dentists says Trevor Ivory
New official figures published by the Government have revealed that a shocking number of
people across North Norfolk do not have access to an NHS dentist. In response, North
Norfolk's Conservative Spokesman, Trevor Ivory, is calling for a series of reforms to
ensure more patients can go to an NHS dentist, rather than force people to go private or
miss out on treatment completely.
The latest NHS figures show that 44% of the population across Norfolk PCT's area, which
includes North Norfolk, have not been seen by an NHS dentist in the last two years. Worse,
14,506 people have lost access to their NHS dentist across the area since 2006.
Conservatives have announced a series of reforms to NHS dentistry which will improve NHS
care. Their comprehensive plan proposes:
* Creating new incentives for dentists to spend more time on preventative dental care,
improving oral health and reducing long-term costs.
* Restoring access to an NHS dentist for the one million patients who have lost it under
Labour's failed system by removing costly bureaucracy and cutting out waste.
* Using money currently spent on carrying out unnecessary treatments to reintroduce dental
screening for children in schools.
* Ensuring that taxpayer-trained dentists work for the NHS for at least five years.
Welcoming the proposals, Trevor Ivory said, 'The Government is leaving a terrible dental
legacy which will be difficult to fix. A million people have lost their NHS dentist in
just three years, and 44% of the population across Norfolk PCT's area are without an NHS
dentist.
"Dentists are fed up with the flawed system that Labour have introduced. As a result,
local residents have to travel miles to see an NHS dentist, or else pay to go private to
receive the treatment they need."
"Conservatives will help restore access to an NHS dentist and spend more on
preventative treatment to help avoid tooth decay. We need to tackle the worrying number of
people needing to have their teeth pulled out."
Trevor Ivory, Parliamentary Spokesman for North Norfolk |
JUNE MONTH OF ROSES
Throughout June there is a superb programme of entertainment at Mannington - book for
theatre, light opera or music- or just come and look at the gardens, perhaps take a guided
tour with one of the garden staff and enjoy the delicious food available at the newly
refurbished Greedy Goose tea rooms. The food is mostly sourced locally and all is freshly
made on the premises.
ROSES and MUSIC
A very special opportunity on June 26th and July 31st Come to Mannington in the evening---
only pay the usual adult entrance. £5.00 (accompanied children up to 16 years-free) and
enjoy the gardens and a concert.
THE NELSON ENSEMBLE, Professional Quartet-STEVE BINGHAM (violin), Rona Murry(Violin),
Wendy Porleston (Viola) and Natasha Holmes (cello) will be playing a selection of music by
Bach, Mozart, Johann Strauss, Cole Porter and others. The gardens will be open from
6.30pm.
You are welcome to bring a picnic or purchase a pre booked supper from the Greedy Goose
(£10.00) or (£20.00 menu) Bring a party-come alone-and enjoy the sights, sounds and
scents.
Readers Email - Big C
I am writing this email to ask you if you could please put a piece in the paper to say
thanks for all the help I had at the dinner dance at Northrepps Cottage on the 13th June
it was a very successful night and raised £2300.00 for the Big C, the evening was
attended by 82 people and all had a great time, we had a promise auction with Mr M Fox as
auctioneer and a raffle and tombola a good meal, dancing to a good dico, thanks for all
the help and gifts given Irene Buck.
Sheringham Salvation Army
London Central Fellowship Band (Don
Jenkins)
Saturday 27th June
7.30pm
at The Salvation Army, Cremer Street
Sheringham
Admission £4.00
Everyone Welcome |
