Data on NHS-covered dental provision

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Dear Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board,

I would like to request the following data in relation to those in the BCUHB region who have lost full access to NHS-covered dental provision. Following changes to commitments under the General Dental Services contract variation for 2023/24, can the Health Board stipulate:

a. The nominal term used internally for “lost access to full NHS-funded dental treatment” when recording data on this variable internally
b. The assessment criteria used internally to determine whether a patient has lost access to NHS-funded dental services

In line with the Health Board’s criteria for b., I would like to request the following data:

c. The number of patients across the North Wales region that have lost access to NHS dental treatment / an NHS dentist.
d. The number of patients in the central BCUHB region that have lost access to NHS dental treatment / an NHS dentist.

Yours faithfully,

Sophie Gwyneth

Information Governance Team,

 
Freedom of Information Act request
Our reference: 1186059
Your reference: [FOI #1073709 email]
 

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Dear Sophie Gwyneth
 
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2024.
 
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Freedom of Information Act request
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Dear Sophie Gwyneth
 
Thank you for your request for information received on 19 January 2024.
 
Please find attached our response to your request.
 
Yours faithfully,
 
Keeley Howard
Information Governance Co ordinator
Information Governance
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