Meeting with Barry Gardiner MP

Nikita Vora, NWL LDC Director for Brent, met with Barry Gardiner MP on Monday 27 January to discuss the state of dentistry in the constituency of Brent West and across north west London.

There was a detailed discussion of the issues facing dentists, from those practices struggling to meet targets to those who have run out of UDAs, from problems with recruitment to a lack of purpose in the framing of NHS Dental Services. Barry was concerned about any loss of activity in his constituency and was interested to hear how the LDC was working with partners to ensure that members of the public had as much access as possible and that dental services were protected. 

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The pair discussed the Health Select Committee report from 2023 as well as the recent London Assembly Health Committee and National Audit Office report on the New Patient Premium. It was noted that the two reports made clear recommendations on how services could be improved, starting with a full oral health needs assessment in Integrated Care Board areas and a move towards better integration. 

We look forward to building on this relationship and keeping Barry informed about the progress being made and the issues that remain to be addressed.