Question reference: S6W-02913
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 14 September 2021
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support is provided to NHS general dental services to offer information on appointments in accessible formats, including large print.
Answer
As part of the general funding available to NHS General Dental Services, dental practices are required to ensure practice information leaflets, including information on appointments, is available in large print form. This is checked as part of the Practice Inspection Process.
Dental practices are also able to access interpretation services through their local NHS Board.