mq THERE are still places available in the Wyre Forest area for patients who want to register with an NHS dentist.

mq Since last year, Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust has been implementing a strategic plan to boost the availability of NHS dentistry in the district.

mq That has involved recruiting more dentists, expanding some local practices and establishing new ones - one of which will be the Sutton Park Road dental surgery.

A Worcestershire Dental Helpline has been available since April and more than 5,000 patients have contacted the service since it was launched.

People can contact the helpline on 01905 760111 or e-mail

wyreforestdental@sworcs-pct.nhs.uk or write to Wyre Forest Dental Enquiries, Issac Maddox House, Shrub Hill Road, Worcester.