If you need to speak to the North West Community Dental Service about an appointment or referral, please contact the clinic listed on your appointment letter.

Clinic phone numbers and addresses are available on the locations page.

Feedback and complaints

Information on how to give feedback or make a complaint is available on the Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust website.

Urgent dental care

North West Community Dental Service does not provide walk in or emergency dental services.

For urgent dental problems:

  • Contact your usual dentist
  • If you do not have a dentist, call NHS 111
  • For swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, trauma, or uncontrolled bleeding, attend A&E immediately

Local dental helplines

  • Cheshire and Merseyside Dental Helpline: 0161 476 9651 
    Available from 8am to 10pm every day, including weekends and bank holidays.
  • Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Care: 0333 332 3800
    Available between 5pm and 10pm Monday to Friday and 8am and 10pm on weekends and bank holidays.