Boost for Norwich dentist services

SARAH HALL
29 November 2009 10:16



More dental services could be coming to the Norwich area thanks to an extra £2.8m being invested in NHS Norfolk dental services from next year.

Six areas have been identified for an increase in dental provision which will mean an increase in the number of available NHS dental appointments for the populations around Norwich, Acle, Cromer, Kings Lynn, Thetford and Wells.

NHS Norfolk directors approved plans which identify how the increased budget should be spent to improve access to dentistry in the county.

The primary care team which identified the areas of Norfolk where this additional money should be spent has also looked at bids from potential providers to see who they think is best placed to supply the new services.

As part of the tendering process, the primary care team received bids from potential providers explaining how they would roll out a new service in one of the specified areas if they were awarded the contract.

To find your local dentist, visit the interactive dental map at www.norfolk.nhs.uk or call the NHS Norfolk Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0800 587 4132.

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