The laws and policies governing access to dentistry appear out of step with public expectations and with modern understanding of the importance of oral health.
Too often, the reality is very different. People living in temporary accommodation can experience insecurity and harm. The way the law is applied and enforced urgently needs to improve.
The public want deep-rooted cultures of cover-up to end. Parliament is creating the new Public Office (Accountability) Bill, often known as the Hillsborough Law, because a duty of candour across public authorities is urgently needed. But improving people’s everyday interactions with public authorities requires radical culture change.
Having a good quality job that feels secure and meaningful matters.
They are born into inequalities they did not create and can inherit the effects of past harms and disadvantages.
They can create wealth and jobs. They can also dominate local landscapes and shape cultural identities.
Public fears about violent crime, terrorism and war reflect this basic social justice concern.
Across a 100-year timeline it connects just some of the many disasters and scandals that have had devastating impacts. It is a story of how hard it is for ordinary people to get to the truth.
