Desperately needing a dentist.

That looks extremely useful, thanks so much

Have you tried Asylum Support, as on PECS’s link, Lily?

I had to contact them several times on behalf of asylum seekers when I was still working and they were always very helpful and knowledgeable.

Sorry to be saying no to all your suggestions but I have tried the dental hospital. Nothing doing.

Emergency treatment is not free.

sorry, my earlier link was done in a rush, didn't check it thoroughly.

If there is a dental department or a dental hospital nearby the treatment there will be free.

DH had to have treatment which the dentist could not do and was sent to the dental hospital where he did not have to pay.
Emergency treatment will be free of charge for this lady; she may have to fill in forms but will get assistance to do so
Is she living in a hostel? There will be people there who can advise her.

Can you contact one of the refugee charities I m sure they will be able to help in an emergency

contactcentreservices.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/selfnhsukokb/AskUs_Dental/en-gb/9753/exemption-and-remissions/73526/am-i-entitled-to-free-nhs-dental-treatment-if-i-m-an-asylum-seeker

Does this help at all?

Then again, the NHS should assist here if she went through A&E. They can't/don't refuse.

Shouldn't a GP who's local to the person give help ?

The DWP ?

Again thanks but I have exhausted all avenues. There is nothing without an appointment and money and transport.

Jalima, the link you listed is for asylum seeker dentists rather than dental services for asylum seekers.

Lily65, if you haven’t already done so, it might be worth ringing 111 and asking about the emergency dentistry services provided by the NHS. I don’t know whether your asylum seeker lady would be eligible but I’d certainly ring and find out. Ask if not them, then who?

so why do we accommodate these people

Yet all the xenophobes out there will swear ‘they’ get everything for free!

Thanks, despite my best efforts there appears to be nothing with out registering and paying.

Will you be seeing her again, Lily65?
If so, can you alert her to this:

Asylum seekers and refugees should contact the British Dental Association. They will be able to give them a newsletter and put them in touch with other dentists or groups who are able to offer assistance.
www.rcseng.ac.uk/dental-faculties/fds/nacpde/overseas-qualified-dentists/asylum-seekers-and-refugees/

How about one of the teaching hospitals?
The poor soul.