targeted access for children across North West London
The North West London Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee discussed children's dental access in September 2025, following concerns about low access.
The North West London Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee discussed dentist commissioning and children's dental health in September 2025. A report presented to the committee highlighted concerns about the accessibility, equity, and effectiveness of dental services for children and young people.
At that time, targeted initiatives were set to boost dental services in Colville Ward, Kensington and Chelsea. This followed data from 2022/23 which showed that access to dental care for children in Colville Ward was 33.4%, ranking it 3rd lowest in the North West London Integrated Care Board area.
Key facts
- The North West London Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee discussed dentist commissioning and children's dental health in September 2025. Source
- A report highlighted concerns about the accessibility, equity, and effectiveness of dental services for children. Source
- Targeted initiatives were set to boost dental services in Colville Ward, Kensington and Chelsea. Source
- Access to dental care for children in Colville Ward was 33.4% in 2022/23. Source
- Colville Ward ranked 3rd lowest in North West London ICB for children's dental access in 2022/23. Source
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