Dental access
Kensington and Chelsea councils are discussing how to improve dental access for children in Colville Ward.
Kensington and Chelsea councils are currently discussing how to boost dental services in Colville Ward, with targeted initiatives aimed at improving dental access, which refers to the ability of individuals to obtain necessary dental care services, for children and young people. In September 2025, the North West London Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee discussed dentist commissioning and children's dental health, focusing on the accessibility, equity, and effectiveness of these services.
A report presented to the committee highlighted that access to dental services for children in Colville Ward was low, with only 33.4% accessing dental care in 2022/23. This figure ranked the ward as the 3rd lowest in the North West London Integrated Care Board (ICB) for children's dental care access.
Key facts
- The North West London Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee discussed dentist commissioning in September 2025. Source
- A report to the committee highlighted concerns about children's dental services in September 2025. Source
- Only 33.4% of children in Colville Ward accessed dental care in 2022/23. Source
- Colville Ward ranked 3rd lowest in North West London ICB for children's dental access. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.