More than 1000 people have already taken part in a dental survey being run by Gideon Amos, the MP for Taunton and Wellington.
He launched the survey last week to expose the impact of the NHS ‘dental desert’ on his constituents – and, within hours, 100 people had submitted their views.
Mr Amos is planning to compile the results into a report which will be presented to a free public meeting being organised by Taunton and Wellington Liberal Democrats at the end of May and subsequently to Parliament.
His new campaign is supported by Eddie Crouch, chair of the British Dental Association, after the pair met in Westminster to discuss the particular problems facing people in Taunton and Wellington.
The MP said: “My team have received a fantastic reaction to the survey so far and we have now set ourselves a target of 2,000 responses.
“Some of the feedback has been shocking – from families travelling hundreds of miles for treatment to others paying thousands of pounds for their children to receive the care they need.
“Please can I urge all constituents to respond to this quick survey so we can build the real evidence we need and I can present the strongest possible case in Parliament.
“The survey will gather statistics for our area, as well as shared constituents’ experiences of how the system is failing them to help get the real action that’s needed”
Mr Amos said his research would form a detailed report made up of the public survey, a school survey, and feedback from local dentists who are being contacted this week.
His message to constituents is: “NHS dentistry is at breaking point, and your input will be valuable in taking hard evidence to the decision makers in the government.”
You can take part in the survey by CLICKING HERE.