Healthwatch Isle of Wight have just issued this month's feedback from locals saying, not being able to get dental treatment is resident's biggest concern.
Healthwatch Isle of WIght is the independent 'consumer champion' for health and social care on the Island and keeps a constant eye on how services are provided and what locals need for a good healthcare service here.
They say a lack of access to NHS dentistry is affecting many people: families, children and older people in particular.
People are also still experiencing problems in getting an appointment at their GP practice and short notice closure of
pharmacies are leading to difficulties in getting medication.
The group has met with dental commissioners across Hampshire and the IOW to plan an event in June, bringing together dental providers and commissioners.
They've also shared feedback about dentistry with the IOW MP who agreed to write to the Hampshire & IOW Integrated Care leads about access problems on the Island.
Joanna Smith is the Healthwatch Isle of Wight Manager, she said:
"We have a busy community engagement programme and have been attending local events and
community hubs. "
People are also able to share their experiences with us via social media, through
partner and voluntary sector organisations, by post, telephone, via our website, text or email.
We are asking local community and voluntary organisations, to be our eyes and ears so we can
understand the experiences of those they support.
"We will be launching regular surveys to gather feedback about things that are important to local people.
This will include surveys about the cost of living crisis and looking at people’s experience of health and
social care services."
If you would like to get in touch with the Healthwatch team to share your experiences you can call them on 01983 608608 or email enquiries@
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