But the Government has only promised 700,000 extra urgent appointments | Thursday 27 February 2025 | Independent.co.uk

The 700,000 extra dental appointments promised by the Government will only cover a third of people who need urgent care, leading dentists have said.

The British Dental Association (BDA) said that leaving hundreds of thousands of people in England without access to NHS urgent dental care could mean people turn to “Victorian-era” solutions to dental problems.

The association highlighted reports of people pulling out their own teeth and patients left needing emergency surgery due to untreated dental infections… Continue

Meanwhile, Doctors across the NHS have confirmed that treating patients in corridors, waiting rooms, and other unsuitable spaces has become routine, with nearly 4 in 5 (78%) forced to provide care in these conditions in the past month.

The consequences of treating patients in unsuitable spaces are severe. 90% of doctors reported compromised patient privacy and dignity, while 81% faced physical difficulties delivering care. Additionally, 75% struggled with access to vital equipment or facilities, and 58% saw patient safety directly compromised. The impact on doctors themselves was also significant, with 61% reporting increased personal stress …More

+ NHS recruits ‘corridor doctors’ amid A&E crisis…

The advertised role has been branded “frightening and worrying indictment of how bad things have become” by some health leaders, with patients regularly seen spilling into hospital corridors as wards reach capacity. — Continue