I rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of York and North Yorkshire. At the end of next week, York’s third largest dental practice will close. That is going to impact on 6,200 patients, 4,200 of whom are NHS patients. Residents of York are already waiting seven years to get an appointment for dental care, and this will exacerbate matters considerably. I am therefore pleased to present a petition on behalf of 127 of those impacted by the changes as the BUPA Dental Care facility in York is due to close. The petition states:

“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to call on BUPA to stop the closure of the BUPA Dental Care York facility and provide adequate dental care to residents in the area.”

Following is the full text of the petition:

[The petition of residents of York and North Yorkshire,

Declares that the closure of BUPA Dental Care York facility on 30 June 2023 at 5 Station Business Park, Holgate Park Drive, will affect the dental care of 6,200 patients including 4,200 NHS patients which receive an excellent level of dental care in a friendly and supportive environment; further notes that this closure has been met with opposition by the residents of the area; further notes that current waiting lists for NHS dentistry in York have risen to 7 years.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to call on BUPA to stop the closure of the BUPA Dental Care York facility and provide adequate dental care to residents in the area.

And the petitioners remain, etc.]

[P002840]