Decision Maker: Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 8, 2025

Purpose:

Content: It was moved by Councillor Webb, seconded by Councillor Hanlon and   RESOLVED that:   1.  That the Healthwatch Report on The Dental Crisis in Cornwall: Your Questions Answered be scrutinised and that the issues arising and subsequent recommendations be considered by the Committee.   2.  That the Committee be assured that the system partners have been working within the current constraints to address access to dental services in Cornwall.   3.  That the Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Public Health be asked to write to the Government requesting that its Fairer Funding Review includes fairer funding for dental services in Cornwall and that the current dental services contract be reviewed.