new dental charges

rabialiones

hope this is right forum.
i understand new nhs dental charges reform starting in april.
i have googled and looked through the statements , but they are a bit confusing .

usually dental charges increase in april, but gov website states that there will be a saving of around £225 in fees.

can any dental experts shed any light on this, i have an upcoming appointment in february and considering changing to a later date.

Emmia

There was a consultation on changing the structure of fees for patients, so those needing several appointments for  different (more complex?) issues  pay one set of fees... That's where the £225 comes from 

I presume this would need some sort of legislative change?  Edit - the overview indicates this would happen from (after) April 2026 - so OP I'd carry on with your existing appointments.

Link to the consultation 👇 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-boost-for-millions-of-nhs-dental-patients

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rabialiones

thanks Emmia, just that i am a few pence over limit for pension credit, so do not qualify for free dental treatment.
 
previously tried low income procedure  for optician and did not get that either, was told  no-one ever gets that , its just waste of time  
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