Question reference: S6W-00373
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 2 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 16 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it recognises dental care as part of preventative healthcare, and, if so, how it will ensure that cost is not a barrier to receiving adequate healthcare.
Answer
As part of this Government’s manifesto commitment, all NHS dental charges will be removed in the lifetime of this Parliament.
Currently, those in the most financial need receive their NHS dental treatment free of charge, whilst those on a low income may be entitled to help with health costs under the Low Income Scheme (LIS).