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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Minister for her answer and wish her a very happy birthday.

Due to physical challenges with geography in rural communities, such as much of my Truro and Falmouth constituency, there can be higher incidences of mental health issues, loneliness and isolation, and that has been intensified by …..."
Cherilyn Mackrory - View Speech

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Written Question
Dentistry: Recruitment
Tuesday 28th January 2020

Asked by: Cherilyn Mackrory (Conservative - Truro and Falmouth)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

What steps he is taking to increase the recruitment of dentists in rural areas.

Answered by Jo Churchill

We do recognise the recruitment and retention of dentists, particularly in rural areas, is challenging.

I have met with the Chief Dental Officer this week and we are actively looking at how we can increase the number of dentists and improve services access and reach.

This includes our ambitions for the dental workforce in the interim NHS People Plan, which proposes more flexible innovative dental training pathways, and new skill-mix models to increase access to dentistry, particularly in rural areas.

If you want to meet with me please let my office know.