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We are delighted to share that our report ( Core20Plus5: Exploring the oral health of children aged under ten years in Reading; Norcot, Church and Southcote Wards ) has been referenced in the  British Dental Journal * (9th January edition), showcasing the positive impact of our work to reduce oral health inequalities for children in Reading. We'd like to extend our special thanks to our volunteer community connectors and the families who generously shared their time and exper

Below we feature local pharmacy opening times, who to call for non-emergency health concerns, including mental health support, and dentistry. In an emergency People experiencing a genuine, life-threatening health emergency, such as heavy bleeding, significant chest pain or loss of consciousness, should seek help straight away by calling 999 or by visiting the nearest hospital emergency department. Get medical and mental health support help with NHS 111 NHS 111 can also be use

Healthwatch Reading is delighted to see the launch of a new free supervised toothbrushing programme that will support 1,800 children across Reading and help tackle rising levels of tooth decay among young children. Figures from an oral survey published in 2022 revealed that over a third of five-year-olds in Reading experience tooth decay, a rate significantly higher than the national average. 2.5% of two year olds in Reading have had one or more teeth extracted due to denta

Access to NHS dental care continues to be one of the main issues we hear about from Reading locals but it's an issue that is also affecting people across the whole of the UK. We've put together a Q&A to help you understand what is happening and what to do if you need an NHS dentist in Reading. I am looking for an NHS dentist. Currently , no dentists are accepting new NHS patients across Reading. Many dental practices have very long waiting lists . You can join more than on

NHS dental fees will go up by four per cent from 1 April. This is despite the fact that last year patients were faced with the steep...

Update 5/2/2024: Thank you for your interest in our dental project. We have now recruited all the families needed for this project. If...