Minutes:
Councillor Quinn stressed her concerns regarding oral health and the lack of access of NHS provision in her division and in County Durham. She expressed concern for all residents but specifically for children. Councillor Quinn asked for oral health to be formally raised as a concern and welcomed that someone attend a future meeting of the Committee.
The Principal Scrutiny Officer informed Members that he was aware of a national review for contracting arrangements for NHS dentistry services and that monitoring had been taken over by the Integrated Care System (ICS). The Principal Scrutiny Officer assured Councillor Quinn that he would write to the ICS to stress the concerns raised by the Committee.