Bristol practice reopens following community outcry

Earlier in 2023, Bupa Dental Care closed 85 of its practices. Amongst the practices closed was St Paul's surgery in Bristol.

Since the announcement, patients and community members come together to form the Dental Action Group. The campaigners have been calling on the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) to find a replacement.

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB have announced that SGA Services Ltd will be taking over the practice.

A spokesperson for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB said, “We're pleased to have made a decision to award the contract to provide dental services in St Pauls, to SGA services Ltd. We’d like to thank members of the Dental Action Group and local community for their continued support throughout this process.”