NHS: Dentistry

House of Lords written question – answered at on 4 February 2013.

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Photo of Lord Hunt of Kings Heath Lord Hunt of Kings Heath Shadow Spokesperson (Health), Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on NHS dental patients of the change in threshold levels for patients who apply for patient charge exemption status using forms HC1 or HC2.

Photo of Earl Howe Earl Howe The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health

National Health Service low income scheme claims are made using form HC1. Those entitled to full exemption from NHS dental charges receive certificates HC2. Those entitled to partial exemption from NHS dental charges receive certificate HC3. Calculation of entitlement in the NHS low income scheme is based on income support regulations. In April 2013, income support allowances will increase by 1%. The change in allowances may impact on an individual's entitlement to support from the NHS low income scheme and depends on individual circumstances.

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