chem1st Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Free dental care on the NHS for all... Why don't we have it? Many, if not most, can access free dental care, except those in low wage work. Surely low wage workers should be entitled to free dental care on the NHS like many other sub groups with similar income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Dentists charge the NHS too much to provide it free for everyone, the bill would be massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 The NHS didn't provide free dental care for very long. It was the Labour government of the 50s that took it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Many, if not most, can access free dental care, except those in low wage work. ?? im on as low a wage as it comes and i get free dental care.........working tax credits thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scousemouse Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I think you still get free dental care if you are pregnant and for the year after your baby is born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Even people who have to pay for an NHS dentist, it's capped at 200 quid for any 3 things, which is really cheap compared to what private dentists will charge you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem1st Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 ?? im on as low a wage as it comes and i get free dental care.........working tax credits thing It's good that working tax credits can qualify you. But the working tax credit system is a right pain in the arse. What of those under 25 whom are ineligible for working tax credits? They might aswell sign on for a month or two if they require dental care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 It's good that working tax credits can qualify you. But the working tax credit system is a right pain in the arse. What of those under 25 whom are ineligible for working tax credits? They might aswell sign on for a month or two if they require dental care. thats besides the point, you said "Many, if not most, can access free dental care, except those in low wage work." which is completely false, cos quite a few of us can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanl Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I can't. You'd be hardpressed finding an NHS dentist down here that is taking on.....just paid out £88 for check up and hygenist this week. I do have insurance though so at least I claimed it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasfish Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Even people who have to pay for an NHS dentist, it's capped at 200 quid for any 3 things, which is really cheap compared to what private dentists will charge you. Not quite true. Had a tooth extracted and that was £48. Need a false plate - that will be £198. After 6 months can have a bridge - that is another £198. Agree still cheaper than private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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