Hi Wendy

They are subject to the DDA (now the Equality Act) but the PCTs have not
been proactive in making sure that dentists comply with making reasonable
adjustments and in some instances are not aware of the design issues.  I
am in the process of taking action against my dentist's surgery with the
support of my dentist, as it is run by a national organisation. The have
lost many patients including parents with children because of the steps. I
think more of us ought to take action - there is some useful information
on the EHRC website about making complaints and taking action.

best wishes

Flick

> I have had a personal experience in Sefton with a family member now not
> able to climb the stairs to the dentist. After expressing surprise at the
> lack of access, the dentist agreed to make a home visit. Not sure how this
> will work out in practice.
>
> Why aren't dentists subject to the Disability Discrimination Act? Or do
> they all claim to be making 'reasonable effort' to enable access?
>
> Wendy
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> On Feb 25 2011, Liz East wrote:
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>> Hi Everybody Lincoln Accessability have been told by the General Dentist
>> Patients' Guidance Service that the public can contact them on 01522
>> 515386 (Monday-Friday - 9am-2pm) who will inform them of the nearest
>> 'accessable' dentist to them. It was also explained that people with
>> disabilities would be automatically 'referred' to the Community Dental
>> Practice for an appointment and therefore all 'access issues' would be
>> taken into account. It became apparent during the telephone conversation
>> that the 'so called list of Accessible Dentists' becomes out-of-date as
>> soon as it is collated, therefore not advisable to forward the
>> Lincolnshire one to me! Hope this helps. Liz East
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>>  Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] DEntal Surgeries
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>>  Friends,
>>  I have recently been asked if guidance is available
>>  for fully accessible  Dental Surgeries.
>>
>>  There used to be info on NHS Estates Website,
>>   but it is not there now.
>>
>>  Can anyone help with this please?
>>
>>  Cliff Croft
>>  Neath Port Talbot  Disability Network
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