Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Maria Caulfield and Mark Fletcher

Tuesday 1st November 2022 Commons Chamber

[Maria Caulfield]

My hon. Friend makes a good point. We have introduced standards to measure waiting times because the situation is very diverse across the country. NHS England is consulting on introducing five new standards so we can keep track of where the gaps are. Patients can also refer themselves to talking and psychological therapies: over 1 million people have self-referred through the NHS website without having to go and see their GP, so they can get direct access and support when they need it.

[Mark Fletcher (Bolsover) (Con)]

7. What steps his Department has taken to help improve local dental provision.