free dental care
Barking and Dagenham Council has approved plans for a new dental school expected to offer free dental care to the community.
Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee unanimously approved a change of use application in October 2026, allowing Queen Mary University London to open a new dental school and healthcare facility at Maritime House. This facility is expected to provide free dental care for the community in Barking.
The decision, made on 14 October 2026, will see the former office building at 1 Linton Road transformed for educational and healthcare uses. No further council discussions or decisions regarding free dental care are currently scheduled in the provided information.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee approved a change of use application for a new dental school in October 2026. Source
- The new facility by Queen Mary University London is expected to provide free dental care for the community. Source
- The decision was made on 14 October 2026. Source
- The facility will be located at Maritime House in Barking. Source
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