Every year NFWI considers resolutions proposed by the membership. This year the proposal was “Dental Health Matters” and it was passed with an overwhelming 95.5% margin as delegates called for more government investment to relieve the chronic shortage of NHSD dentists.
The NFWI Public Affairs Department will now develop a WI campaign to take action on the dental health crisis both locally and nationally. There will be lots of opportunities for members to get involved. More than 12 million people were unable to access NHS dental care in 2023 – more than 1 in 4 adults in England. And 90% of dental practices are no longer accepting new NHS adult patients. Tooth decay is the number one reason for children to be admitted to hospital.
That’s why NFWI are urging all members to get involved in our campaign to end this crisis. You can find a letter to send to your MP by logging on to MyWI.