Petitions/ Fund free dental care for head & neck cancer patients
StatusClosed
Opened30 Oct 2025
Closes30 Apr 2026
Government responseResponded
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones 10,000

We want the Government to fund free dental care for head and neck cancer patients both during and after treatment to address the significant oral health challenges that survivors may face, and to improve their overall quality of life.

Head and neck cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, can result in long-term oral health issues, including dry mouth, tooth decay and infections. These conditions can severely affect survivors' quality of life, their self-esteem and ability to eat, speak. Providing free dental care could ensure patients have access to essential treatments, improve their health outcomes, and reduce the financial burden, similar to other cancer types already covered by healthcare services.

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Government response

We understand the importance of oral care for cancer patients. There are no current plans to extend free care to cancer patients, although those struggling with NHS dental costs can apply for help.

Constituency engagement ranking

Victoria Atkins
1Victoria Atkins MP
Louth and Horncastle
192
Colum Eastwood
2Colum Eastwood MP
Foyle
167
Mike Reader
3Mike Reader MP
Northampton South
138
Órfhlaith Begley
4Órfhlaith Begley MP
West Tyrone
120
Saqib Bhatti
5Saqib Bhatti MP
Meriden and Solihull East
112
Jack Abbott
6Jack Abbott MP
Ipswich
109
Cameron Thomas
7Cameron Thomas MP
Tewkesbury
99
Sir Jeremy Hunt
8Sir Jeremy Hunt MP
Godalming and Ash
96
Dr Caroline Johnson
9Dr Caroline Johnson MP
Sleaford and North Hykeham
93
Richard Foord
10Richard Foord MP
Honiton and Sidmouth
87