Health and wellbeing - leaving care

Dental care

You should register with a dentist as soon as you move home. You can find out where the nearest Doctor and Dental surgery are by accessing the NHS Service Search where you will be asked for your postcode

You may be eligible for some financial support towards dental checks/treatment if you are:

  • aged 16 to 18 years in full time education
  • pregnant or had a baby in the last 12 months
  • having treatment as an in-patient or out-patient at an NHS hospital
  • receiving Income Support, Universal credit, Income Based Employment and Support Allowance or Job Seekers Allowance.
  • on a low income and have a Health Credit Certificate (Known as HC2 or HC3 certificate)
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