Shawn Charlwood
@shawncharlwood.bsky.social
@theBDA.bsky.social board, and former Chair of BDA General Dental Practice Committee representing and promoting the interests of 40,000 UK dentists in general practice.
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Keeping our communities safe from racism.
A joint statement on anti-migrant rhetoric from us and our friends @bma.org.uk, @rcn.org.uk, @thecsp.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @hcsa-com.bsky.social
A joint statement on anti-migrant rhetoric from us and our friends @bma.org.uk, @rcn.org.uk, @thecsp.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @hcsa-com.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Keeping our communities safe from racism.
A joint statement on anti-migrant rhetoric from us and our friends @bma.org.uk, @rcn.org.uk, @thecsp.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @hcsa-com.bsky.social
A joint statement on anti-migrant rhetoric from us and our friends @bma.org.uk, @rcn.org.uk, @thecsp.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @hcsa-com.bsky.social
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Over 75,000 people have now backed our call for fair funding for NHS dentistry.
For a generation choices made at the Treasury and the Department of Health have left millions with no options.
Our patients deserve better.
Join us: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
For a generation choices made at the Treasury and the Department of Health have left millions with no options.
Our patients deserve better.
Join us: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
October 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Over 75,000 people have now backed our call for fair funding for NHS dentistry.
For a generation choices made at the Treasury and the Department of Health have left millions with no options.
Our patients deserve better.
Join us: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
For a generation choices made at the Treasury and the Department of Health have left millions with no options.
Our patients deserve better.
Join us: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
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“NHS dentistry has ceased to exist for millions of families," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"Warm words won’t solve this - only real investment and meaningful reform will.”
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
"Warm words won’t solve this - only real investment and meaningful reform will.”
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
October 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“NHS dentistry has ceased to exist for millions of families," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"Warm words won’t solve this - only real investment and meaningful reform will.”
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
"Warm words won’t solve this - only real investment and meaningful reform will.”
Sign here if you agree: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
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Poor oral health is linked to a "lifetime of problems".
Couldn’t agree more with Josh Fenton-Glynn MP’s analysis yesterday morning at a session tackling dentistry and the government’s wider commitment to prevention. @thebda.bsky.social @joshfg.bsky.social
Couldn’t agree more with Josh Fenton-Glynn MP’s analysis yesterday morning at a session tackling dentistry and the government’s wider commitment to prevention. @thebda.bsky.social @joshfg.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Poor oral health is linked to a "lifetime of problems".
Couldn’t agree more with Josh Fenton-Glynn MP’s analysis yesterday morning at a session tackling dentistry and the government’s wider commitment to prevention. @thebda.bsky.social @joshfg.bsky.social
Couldn’t agree more with Josh Fenton-Glynn MP’s analysis yesterday morning at a session tackling dentistry and the government’s wider commitment to prevention. @thebda.bsky.social @joshfg.bsky.social
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Great to meet with @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social at #LPC25
Steve told us how access to NHS dental care remains a top issue among his constituents.
We have commitments on contract reform in this parliament. We discussed the funding needed to restore care to millions. @thebda.bsky.social
Steve told us how access to NHS dental care remains a top issue among his constituents.
We have commitments on contract reform in this parliament. We discussed the funding needed to restore care to millions. @thebda.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Great to meet with @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social at #LPC25
Steve told us how access to NHS dental care remains a top issue among his constituents.
We have commitments on contract reform in this parliament. We discussed the funding needed to restore care to millions. @thebda.bsky.social
Steve told us how access to NHS dental care remains a top issue among his constituents.
We have commitments on contract reform in this parliament. We discussed the funding needed to restore care to millions. @thebda.bsky.social
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Great to meet @linseyfarnsworthmp.bsky.social at #LPC25
Her Amber Valley constituency is one of Derbyshire’s worst dental desserts.
We’re committed to work together to secure a sustainable future for NHS dentistry in the region and nationwide.
Her Amber Valley constituency is one of Derbyshire’s worst dental desserts.
We’re committed to work together to secure a sustainable future for NHS dentistry in the region and nationwide.
September 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Great to meet @linseyfarnsworthmp.bsky.social at #LPC25
Her Amber Valley constituency is one of Derbyshire’s worst dental desserts.
We’re committed to work together to secure a sustainable future for NHS dentistry in the region and nationwide.
Her Amber Valley constituency is one of Derbyshire’s worst dental desserts.
We’re committed to work together to secure a sustainable future for NHS dentistry in the region and nationwide.
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Good to catch up with @jaynekirkhammp.bsky.social .
Told access to NHS dentistry in her patch is worse than ever.
Residents are living with the results, with many now sporting missing teeth.
It’s not inevitable.
Fundamental reform, coupled with adequate funding can change this.
Told access to NHS dentistry in her patch is worse than ever.
Residents are living with the results, with many now sporting missing teeth.
It’s not inevitable.
Fundamental reform, coupled with adequate funding can change this.
September 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Good to catch up with @jaynekirkhammp.bsky.social .
Told access to NHS dentistry in her patch is worse than ever.
Residents are living with the results, with many now sporting missing teeth.
It’s not inevitable.
Fundamental reform, coupled with adequate funding can change this.
Told access to NHS dentistry in her patch is worse than ever.
Residents are living with the results, with many now sporting missing teeth.
It’s not inevitable.
Fundamental reform, coupled with adequate funding can change this.
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Catching up with @jon4highpeak.bsky.social MP this afternoon at #LPC25
His High Peak constituency has lost many NHS dentists over the last 10 years.
This exodus isn’t inevitable.
We can and must stem the flow. @thebda.bsky.social
His High Peak constituency has lost many NHS dentists over the last 10 years.
This exodus isn’t inevitable.
We can and must stem the flow. @thebda.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Catching up with @jon4highpeak.bsky.social MP this afternoon at #LPC25
His High Peak constituency has lost many NHS dentists over the last 10 years.
This exodus isn’t inevitable.
We can and must stem the flow. @thebda.bsky.social
His High Peak constituency has lost many NHS dentists over the last 10 years.
This exodus isn’t inevitable.
We can and must stem the flow. @thebda.bsky.social
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Over 50,000 have already joined our call to properly fund this service.
For a generation NHS dentistry has seen savage cuts
Restoring care to millions is impossible without real investment.
Sign here👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
For a generation NHS dentistry has seen savage cuts
Restoring care to millions is impossible without real investment.
Sign here👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
September 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Over 50,000 have already joined our call to properly fund this service.
For a generation NHS dentistry has seen savage cuts
Restoring care to millions is impossible without real investment.
Sign here👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
For a generation NHS dentistry has seen savage cuts
Restoring care to millions is impossible without real investment.
Sign here👉 https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
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Ministers have said NHS dentistry is at death’s door.
That the horror stories we keep seeing are Dickensian.
It’s all true.
To save this service, we need them to put their money where their mouth is.
Sign our call for fair funding.
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
That the horror stories we keep seeing are Dickensian.
It’s all true.
To save this service, we need them to put their money where their mouth is.
Sign our call for fair funding.
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
September 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Ministers have said NHS dentistry is at death’s door.
That the horror stories we keep seeing are Dickensian.
It’s all true.
To save this service, we need them to put their money where their mouth is.
Sign our call for fair funding.
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
That the horror stories we keep seeing are Dickensian.
It’s all true.
To save this service, we need them to put their money where their mouth is.
Sign our call for fair funding.
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund-nhs-dentistry-now
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“Supervised brushing is a tried-and-tested policy that we back 100%" says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"But Ministers must ensure the funding and reform are in place so kids can get the care they need.” https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/free-toothbrushes-schools-across-england-35905840
"But Ministers must ensure the funding and reform are in place so kids can get the care they need.” https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/free-toothbrushes-schools-across-england-35905840
September 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
“Supervised brushing is a tried-and-tested policy that we back 100%" says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"But Ministers must ensure the funding and reform are in place so kids can get the care they need.” https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/free-toothbrushes-schools-across-england-35905840
"But Ministers must ensure the funding and reform are in place so kids can get the care they need.” https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/free-toothbrushes-schools-across-england-35905840
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"These scenes won't end until government keeps its promises," says @shivparbary.bsky.social
"The hurdle is going to be the Treasury."
"Unless you put in the adequate funding that's needed to reform the service, then I'm afraid we're going to have discussions like this again."
"The hurdle is going to be the Treasury."
"Unless you put in the adequate funding that's needed to reform the service, then I'm afraid we're going to have discussions like this again."
September 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"These scenes won't end until government keeps its promises," says @shivparbary.bsky.social
"The hurdle is going to be the Treasury."
"Unless you put in the adequate funding that's needed to reform the service, then I'm afraid we're going to have discussions like this again."
"The hurdle is going to be the Treasury."
"Unless you put in the adequate funding that's needed to reform the service, then I'm afraid we're going to have discussions like this again."
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Government are proposing a ban on sales of energy drinks to kids.
We applaud this.
Ministers say they want to shift the focus from treatment to prevention.
Sign here and tell them to go further and faster on reining in #BigFood.
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https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
We applaud this.
Ministers say they want to shift the focus from treatment to prevention.
Sign here and tell them to go further and faster on reining in #BigFood.
👇
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
September 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Government are proposing a ban on sales of energy drinks to kids.
We applaud this.
Ministers say they want to shift the focus from treatment to prevention.
Sign here and tell them to go further and faster on reining in #BigFood.
👇
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
We applaud this.
Ministers say they want to shift the focus from treatment to prevention.
Sign here and tell them to go further and faster on reining in #BigFood.
👇
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make-sugar-the-new-tobacco
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“It is hard to see how services in deprived areas will be improved unless funding for NHS dentistry is increased.”
Today's Guardian editorial.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/02/the-guardian-view-on-the-dental-divide-ministers-must-brush-up-their-policy-as-well-as-childrens-teeth
Today's Guardian editorial.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/02/the-guardian-view-on-the-dental-divide-ministers-must-brush-up-their-policy-as-well-as-childrens-teeth
September 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
“It is hard to see how services in deprived areas will be improved unless funding for NHS dentistry is increased.”
Today's Guardian editorial.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/02/the-guardian-view-on-the-dental-divide-ministers-must-brush-up-their-policy-as-well-as-childrens-teeth
Today's Guardian editorial.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/02/the-guardian-view-on-the-dental-divide-ministers-must-brush-up-their-policy-as-well-as-childrens-teeth
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This message could be on display at thousands of practices the length and breadth of England.👇
This at my dental practice yesterday...
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July 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This message could be on display at thousands of practices the length and breadth of England.👇
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We’ll never make the shift from sickness to prevention when millions have given up even trying to access care.
Our patients continue to face an historic crisis, that requires a proportionate response from government.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/millions-brits-unmet-need-give-35540543
Our patients continue to face an historic crisis, that requires a proportionate response from government.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/millions-brits-unmet-need-give-35540543
July 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We’ll never make the shift from sickness to prevention when millions have given up even trying to access care.
Our patients continue to face an historic crisis, that requires a proportionate response from government.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/millions-brits-unmet-need-give-35540543
Our patients continue to face an historic crisis, that requires a proportionate response from government.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/millions-brits-unmet-need-give-35540543
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"Restoring care to millions and consigning 'DIY' dentistry back to the Victorian era won’t break the bank," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"But they will require sustainable investment."
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-defends-only-paying-35553849
"But they will require sustainable investment."
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-defends-only-paying-35553849
July 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"Restoring care to millions and consigning 'DIY' dentistry back to the Victorian era won’t break the bank," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"But they will require sustainable investment."
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-defends-only-paying-35553849
"But they will require sustainable investment."
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-defends-only-paying-35553849
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BREAKING: The latest changes to the NHS contract 👇
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-modest-improvements-not-the-final-destination/
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-modest-improvements-not-the-final-destination/
July 8, 2025 at 6:03 AM
BREAKING: The latest changes to the NHS contract 👇
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-modest-improvements-not-the-final-destination/
https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-modest-improvements-not-the-final-destination/
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NHS dentistry is on the critical list, and demoralised dentists are walking away every day this contract remains in force.
If we don’t make a break in this Parliament there may not be a service left to save.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/dentist-being-fined-150k-nhs-35502290
If we don’t make a break in this Parliament there may not be a service left to save.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/dentist-being-fined-150k-nhs-35502290
July 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
NHS dentistry is on the critical list, and demoralised dentists are walking away every day this contract remains in force.
If we don’t make a break in this Parliament there may not be a service left to save.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/dentist-being-fined-150k-nhs-35502290
If we don’t make a break in this Parliament there may not be a service left to save.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/dentist-being-fined-150k-nhs-35502290
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"By 2035, the NHS dental system will be transformed."
That's the promise in the NHS 10 Year Plan.
Ministers have pledged to begin work this year fixing a failed contract.
They've made the right diagnosis.
But we can’t wait a decade for them to write the prescription.
That's the promise in the NHS 10 Year Plan.
Ministers have pledged to begin work this year fixing a failed contract.
They've made the right diagnosis.
But we can’t wait a decade for them to write the prescription.
July 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"By 2035, the NHS dental system will be transformed."
That's the promise in the NHS 10 Year Plan.
Ministers have pledged to begin work this year fixing a failed contract.
They've made the right diagnosis.
But we can’t wait a decade for them to write the prescription.
That's the promise in the NHS 10 Year Plan.
Ministers have pledged to begin work this year fixing a failed contract.
They've made the right diagnosis.
But we can’t wait a decade for them to write the prescription.
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A leap in the dark could spell the end not just to continuity of care but NHS dentistry in Wales altogether.
Don't miss this chance to have your say👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/wales-rip-to-the-family-dentist/
Don't miss this chance to have your say👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/wales-rip-to-the-family-dentist/
June 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
A leap in the dark could spell the end not just to continuity of care but NHS dentistry in Wales altogether.
Don't miss this chance to have your say👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/wales-rip-to-the-family-dentist/
Don't miss this chance to have your say👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/wales-rip-to-the-family-dentist/
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Govt say it chooses investment over decline. That logic must be applied to NHS dentistry.
It’s no surprise this service is on its last legs, when its share of the pie has halved in a generation.
Today's settlement offers a chance to restore care to millions.
It can't be missed.
It’s no surprise this service is on its last legs, when its share of the pie has halved in a generation.
Today's settlement offers a chance to restore care to millions.
It can't be missed.
June 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Govt say it chooses investment over decline. That logic must be applied to NHS dentistry.
It’s no surprise this service is on its last legs, when its share of the pie has halved in a generation.
Today's settlement offers a chance to restore care to millions.
It can't be missed.
It’s no surprise this service is on its last legs, when its share of the pie has halved in a generation.
Today's settlement offers a chance to restore care to millions.
It can't be missed.
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Reforms in Wales could spell the end of the family dentist.
This unpopular & untested plan risks achieving the exact opposite of the Welsh Government's worthy sounding goals.
Ministers must avoid a leap in the dark that could destroy NHS dentistry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yqwy1yl8yo
This unpopular & untested plan risks achieving the exact opposite of the Welsh Government's worthy sounding goals.
Ministers must avoid a leap in the dark that could destroy NHS dentistry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yqwy1yl8yo
June 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Reforms in Wales could spell the end of the family dentist.
This unpopular & untested plan risks achieving the exact opposite of the Welsh Government's worthy sounding goals.
Ministers must avoid a leap in the dark that could destroy NHS dentistry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yqwy1yl8yo
This unpopular & untested plan risks achieving the exact opposite of the Welsh Government's worthy sounding goals.
Ministers must avoid a leap in the dark that could destroy NHS dentistry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yqwy1yl8yo
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Demand for dental tourism is surging.
95% of dentists we polled examined patients who travelled abroad for treatment.
Of those 86% treated cases that developed complications.
Patients need to understand the risks.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/mum-pain-worse-childbirth-after-35326992
95% of dentists we polled examined patients who travelled abroad for treatment.
Of those 86% treated cases that developed complications.
Patients need to understand the risks.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/mum-pain-worse-childbirth-after-35326992
June 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Demand for dental tourism is surging.
95% of dentists we polled examined patients who travelled abroad for treatment.
Of those 86% treated cases that developed complications.
Patients need to understand the risks.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/mum-pain-worse-childbirth-after-35326992
95% of dentists we polled examined patients who travelled abroad for treatment.
Of those 86% treated cases that developed complications.
Patients need to understand the risks.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/mum-pain-worse-childbirth-after-35326992
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"NHS dentistry feels at its lowest ebb," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social in the @yorkshirepost.co.uk
"One Yorkshire MP has it in her power to change this: Rachel Reeves."
"The political choices that brought us here were made at the Treasury."
"And any solutions will be too."
"One Yorkshire MP has it in her power to change this: Rachel Reeves."
"The political choices that brought us here were made at the Treasury."
"And any solutions will be too."
June 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"NHS dentistry feels at its lowest ebb," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social in the @yorkshirepost.co.uk
"One Yorkshire MP has it in her power to change this: Rachel Reeves."
"The political choices that brought us here were made at the Treasury."
"And any solutions will be too."
"One Yorkshire MP has it in her power to change this: Rachel Reeves."
"The political choices that brought us here were made at the Treasury."
"And any solutions will be too."