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Keir Starmer's Labour Pledges 100,000 Extra NHS Dental Appointments for Children

Jun 11, 2024, 06:21 AM

The Labour Party has announced a comprehensive Child Health Action Plan aimed at addressing the crisis in children's dentistry in the UK. The plan includes the creation of 100,000 urgent dental appointments for children, which will be funded by clamping down on non-doms. Additionally, the plan proposes supervised toothbrushing for children aged 3-5 and incentives for dentists to work in underserved areas, referred to as 'dental deserts.' The initiative, pledged by Labour leader Keir Starmer and supported by shadow health secretary Wes Streeting, is part of Labour's broader commitment to improve NHS services and reduce waiting times for dental care.