Question reference: S6W-00274
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 27 May 2021
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 15 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what charges will be removed from dental services, and when they will be removed.
Answer
The removal of all dental charges for NHS dental treatment is a Scottish Government manifesto commitment and will take place in the lifetime of this parliament.
As part of the 100 Days Commitment the Scottish Government, young people with care experience are to be exempted from NHS dental charges. This commitment has now been widened to include all young people between 18 and 25 years of age (inclusive).