There's been a 'huge increase' in the number of people struggling to find an NHS dentist in Greater Manchester

16.08.2021 - 15:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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There's been a 'huge increase' in the number of people struggling to find an NHS dentist in Greater Manchester, a damning report has found.

Patients are unable to access NHS care even after ringing round dozens of surgeries, because 'capacity is insufficient to meet demand', Greater Manchester Healthwatch reported.

But they are often told treatment is available if they go private, leading to fears of a 'two tier'

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