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ONE in 10 people have performed DIY dentistry, with poor access to dentists a major reason why, a shocking new poll published today reveals.
More than a fifth — 22 per cent — are not registered with a dentist, with a third of those saying they cannot find one on the NHS as the austerity-hit sector loses dentists to private services, the YouGov survey also found.
The poll, which consulted more than 2,100 adults across Britain, shows that nearly a quarter of those not registered think treatment will be too expensive for them.
With more people dying each year and many spending their final days in institutions, researchers argue that wider access to palliative care could offer a more humane and cost-effective alternative, write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
With 121,000 vacancies and 44.8% of staff feeling unwell from work stress, the NHS 10-year plan will not succeed unless the government takes immediate action to retain existing staff, writes ANNETTE MANSELL-GREEN
