Plans to launch new NHS dental services in Boston and Skegness
Residents are invited to have their say on proposals to launch new NHS dental services in Boston, Skegness and Lincoln.
Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is hoping to support improved access to NHS dental care across the county with the launch of new services in the three proposed locations.
“The new services are designed to deliver more NHS dental appointments, with a focus on communities who need them the most,” a spokesperson for the ICB said. “By commissioning these services, we aim to reduce health inequalities and make essential NHS dental care more accessible for everyone.
“We are seeking views on planned new NHS dental services based in Lincoln, Boston and Skegness. These locations have been identified as the areas where there is unmet need and where oral health is the poorest. The proposed services will be accessible to residents across Lincolnshire, within the capacity of services.”
Currently, Boston has six dental practices offering NHS services, while Skegness has three.
As part of the ICB’s commitment to improving NHS dental care, the proposed services will also support training of the future dental workforce.
The spokesperson added: “Your feedback will help shape the service specification and the way the services are designed, delivered and monitored. This will ensuring they are safe, effective and responsive to local needs.”
Most adults pay a set, flat-rate fee for treatment under NHS dental services, but you may qualify for free NHS dental care if you meet specific criteria.
To take part in the survey, visit this NHS Lincolnshire ICB website, email: [email protected] or call 07779 913 329. Surveys must be completed by midnight on 19 July 2026.