LDC Confederation
Government extends free NHS services for care leavers
The Government has announced its intention that all those leaving care will have access to free NHS dental care up to their 25th birthday.
07/01/2026
We are a membership organisation and a representational trade association for Local Dental Committees in England.
We unify the voice of our members to positively shape NHS dental services by influencing rules, policies and regulations.
The Government has announced its intention that all those leaving care will have access to free NHS dental care up to their 25th birthday.
Read about the references to NHS dentistry in the working group reports which underpinned the NHS 10 Year Plan published in July 2025.
Details on how to apply to become a Dental Foundation Trainer.
Minister of State for Care Stephen Kinnock MP has today announced the most significant changes to the NHS dental contract since 2006.
Nita Bull provides an update on the plan to roll out the diabetes and dentistry pilot to the rest of North Central London
The South East London LDC AGM took place on Monday 24 November. The Board was appointed following the nomination process which ran over the summer:
If you missed the South West London LDC AGM on 25 November you can read a short summary here.
You can read about the Camden and Islington LDC AGM here and download the full report from the LDC.
If you missed the NWL LDC AGM you can read about it here and download the full report.