People told us that they feel they have no choice but to pay for private dentistry even though they can’t afford it, with 59% of respondents unable to get an NHS appointment in the last 12 months.
We heard from 123 people and the feedback again highlighted that the people of Rutland need more affordable, accessible dentistry services.
Our new report gives an independent, in-depth look at how patients have experienced Oakham Medical Practice in 2023.
We wanted to explore how patients are experiencing the many changes that have been made at the Practice throughout the last year or so.
Our report highlights what patients told us works well and what they like about the Practice as well as where they encounter problems and want change.
Our work over the past year has focused on ensuring that the public and patient voice is championed in the development of health and social care services to meet the needs of the Rutland community.
Our programme to understand more about how local urgent care services are meeting people's needs continued as Healthwatch Rutland recently visited the Corby Urgent Care Centre.
Healthwatch Rutland were able to help a 94-year-old wheelchair user with vascular, heart and skin problems get emergency transport he needed, despite being told that he was not eligible.
