We have published a draft All Age Oral Health and Dental Strategy for the next three years for the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS).
The All Age Oral Health and Dental Strategy builds on the overall Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICS Strategy that aims to tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access. It has been developed using patient complaints, feedback collated by Healthwatch, a staff survey and the support of staff across all areas of dental provision, NHS England and local authority public health.
Access to NHS dental care continues to be one of the main issues we hear about from the public. Difficulties getting support has led to many people living in pain.
In February 2024, NHS England announced the new national recovery plan. The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICS are working with regional colleagues on implementing the national plan and the draft Oral Health and Dental Strategy describes the further action required to improve oral health and increase access.
We know that people from the most deprived communities struggle the most to access dental care because they cannot afford it. We need to ensure plans address these health inequalities.
We believe that delivering on the following strategic aims during 2024 to 2027 are needed:
Please see further details within the draft strategy on the related objectives and the accompanying progress report on what we have delivered so far.
As service users or staff in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, your views can further influence our dental strategy 2024 – 2027.
Please complete the survey by 30 June 2024.
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