Alston Dental Surgery

12/06/2026

Sorry- all private places now taken ✋

If you'd like to be added to our waiting list for when places next become available please email [email protected].

Thankyou! Jim, Anna & Julie

10/06/2026

ALL PLACES NOW GONE! 🩵We will review again later in the year.

We are happy to tell you all that for a limited time only we are able to accept new private patients ! 🥳

A new private patient exam registration costs £75 and covers:
- Registration with our dental practice with our principal Dr James Fotheringham, BDS
- Extensive examination including oral health advice
- Any X-rays that are needed

Phone us now on 01434 381511 or email: [email protected]. 🦷

09/06/2026

Please bear with us while we get in touch with everyone who has left messages over the last few days. Sorry and thanks for your patience.

04/06/2026

We are experiencing problems with our phone line connection this morning. We are sorry if you are unable to get through. We've been advised from the phone provider this will be fixed today hopefully. If you need to get in contact please email [email protected]. Thankyou.

26/05/2026

⚠️IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MESSAGE ⚠️From Thursday 28th May for one week the practice phone or emails will not be answered as our practice manager will be on annual leave.
If your enquiry is urgent, please leave a message on our answer machine and someone will get back to you. Otherwise for routine queries please phone after Thursday 4th June.
For emergency dental treatment please call NHS 111 or use your DPAS or Denplan helpline number if you are a monthly plan patient.
All appointments scheduled to take place this week and next will still go ahead with our team as planned. This is just in regards to communication.
We are a small independent practice and we thank all of our patients for your support and understanding.

25/05/2026

We have recently had a much higher rate of NHS patients failing to attend their scheduled appointments (especially children not being brought to their appointments) and late notice cancellations.
As per our practice policy; if you have two failure to attend appointments then you will be de-registered as an NHS patient. You must give at least 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend - by telephoning the practice and leaving a voicemail (you can do this 24/7). Unfortunately, we are still unable to take on new patients as our NHS funding has not been increased for the last few years. Please help us by not wasting precious surgery time. As a small independent practice, this can cost us dearly. Thankyou! 🦷

When millions are struggling to access care NHS practices are left paying the price for no-shows.

12/05/2026

❤️ Heart disease 💉 Diabetes 🧠 Dementia...
🦷 The links between oral health and general health are frightening.

Oral health begins at home... even if you unfortunately don't have a dentist right now... prevention is everything! 🪥

Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life?

03/05/2026

Thankyou to Brampton primary school for our wonderful feedback! 🦷

30/04/2026

I am resharing some important information regarding our practice policy concerning missed appointments and short notice cancellations for all of our patients.

Your NHS patient status could be at risk if you do not follow our terms and conditions.

Please always let us know (where possible with at least 48 hours notice) by phone or email if you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment so it can be used for another patient in need.

Thankyou
Anna Hodgson, DCP Practice Manager

30/04/2026

Can't reach us by phone during working hours?!
Leave a voicemail message or email [email protected]. Thanks!