Dentist charges to rise 5%
Dentist appointments are becoming harder and harder to acquire and as we know if you are not “on the books†already, it can be difficult in some areas to find a clinic that will accept NHS patients at all. As discussed here: https://elizabethstreetdentist.co.uk/access-to-the-dentist/ It can be a stressful situation for those not able to gain access for necessary treatment but there is now further concern about accessibility and the future of dental treatment for some, as costs have risen by 5% this year. Inflation The announcement that NHS patients would be charged £1.10 extra for a check-up and an overall 5% increase in charges was met with concern,…
