Retired dentist writes a lot for dental publications
Essex UK
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Michael Watson retweeted
Congratulations to @SKinnock MP, the new Minister of State for Care with responsibility for dentistry @DHSCgovuk.
We stand ready to work with you at pace to end the access crisis millions now face, and make this service fit for the future.
Busy first week in my new role as Minister of State for Care @DHSCgovuk, covering adult social care, primary care and community care.
We'll be working relentlessly to address challenges and seize opportunities for change across the portfolio, so watch this space! 👍 #teamwork
Michael Watson retweeted
Looks like the dental plan is starting to have positive effects - the map below shows dentists taking on adult NHS patients in January (left) and now (right). Lots more are taking on new patients - particularly in shire and coastal areas.
Michael Watson retweeted
Thanks to @willie_rennie for asking key questions today.
NHS dentistry requires real long term commitment from the Scottish Government @TheBDA
Michael Watson retweeted
#NHSdentalcrisis Business scenario 1) sell a hugely demanded service where your profit is small or even a loss. Scenario 2) sell a service with sufficient demand and make a satisfactory profit. Which would you choose? This is why we have thousands in pain @RishiSunak @TheBDA
Michael Watson retweeted
"I don t like saying it as a supporter of this government" says @richardbaconmp
"But I don't think the 'collapse of NHS dentistry' as a phrase is too extreme when we're seeing what's happening."
Patients across the East of England deserve better.
Michael Watson retweeted
It’s easy to see why…
The public thought NHS dentistry would always be there for them.
Some will be ready to vote for those ready to save it.
Others willing to punish those who fail to act.
Michael Watson retweeted
"You only have to follow the money" says @JeromeMayhew MP.
"The best areas spend nearly £80 per mouth per year on dentistry."
"The East of England, it's £39, fully 50% less."
Underinvestment and access problems go hand in hand.
Our patients deserve better.
Michael Watson retweeted
@RSylvesterTimes is there any reason why nhs dentistry is not included in The Times Health Commission perhaps a very important omission?
Michael Watson retweeted
Today we've met with @SteveBarclay and made clear that #PayRestoration must be on the table so we can resolve the junior doctor dispute.
Watch @DrPhilBanfield update from our meeting 👇
Michael Watson retweeted
Our communities are struggling from a severe lack of NHS dental services.
Everyone should be able to access a dentist without having to pay huge sums to go private.
I raised this in Parliament yesterday as the Govt cannot not keep hiding behind misleading figures.
New measures to improve access to dental care gov.uk/government/news/new-m…
So @el_dentisto here is your ‘new contract’ all delivered. I would beg to differ. It’s the same old contract newly wrapped for Christmas and as much use as the proverbial chocolate fireguard.
Dental Services: Waiting Lists: 24 Nov 2022: Hansard Written Answers - TheyWorkForYou
Problem ‘solved’ apparently?? theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id…
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Michael Watson retweeted
Delighted to have had my portfolio confirmed as part of @SteveBarclay's @DHSCgovuk team as Minister of State (Minister for Health and Secondary Care)
My remit can be found here: gov.uk/government/people/wil…
I leave the Primary Care brief in the very capable hands of @NeilDotObrien
Michael Watson retweeted
Delighted to have been re-appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care by the Prime Minister @RishiSunak last night. It's great to be back and continue this important work at @DHSCgovuk
Michael Watson retweeted
BDA Warns New Chancellor “The Dental Ship Is Going Down” gdpuk.com/news/latest-news/4… -- #dentalpolitics #dentistry #news #healthcare #GDPUK
Michael Watson retweeted
I have been waiting for the right moment to share this image. This feels like the right one.
Michael Watson retweeted
An balanced article on the sorry mess that is NHS dentistry. theconversation.com/nhs-dent…
