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At a meeting with the Committee for Health, Social Services and Public Safety Committee on Monday, Citizens Advice provided compelling evidence on the increasing difficulty in accessing an NHS dentist in Northern Ireland.
Derek Alcorn, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice said,
“It is clear from the evidence we have received from clients that not only is there a difficulty accessing an NHS dentist but that people have been removed from the register or are unaware that their dentist has gone private."
A Strabane client was unable to access NHS dentistry in her local area and would therefore have to travel to Limavady for this treatment. This client lives in a rural area and could not afford the costs of childcare and public transport necessary to enable her to access this treatment.
Citizens Advice also called for the abolition of prescription charges.
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The Citizens Advice service is an independent charity that helps people resolve their money, legal and other problems by providing information and advice and by influencing policymakers. For more information see www.citizensadvice.co.uk.
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