NHS Treatment in Bredicot at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of 1,525 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, Bromsgrove — 9.9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Nunnery Wood High School — 2.2 miles Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College — 3.1 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 23 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Bredicot
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Bredicot, 13 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester, 2.8 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, 9.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Dental ClinicBromsgrove | 9.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (115 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 10.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 10.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Evesham OrthodonticsEvesham | 10.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bredicot with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Bromsgrove, 9.9 miles north; the next are Redditch (10.4 miles north-east) and Astwood Bank (10.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 9.9 miles north |
| Redditch | 2 | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Evesham | 1 | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 1 | 14.0 miles north |
| Hopwood | 1 | 16.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bredicot
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster (4.9 from 124 reviews), 14.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 14.0 miles north |
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 4.8 (134 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-east |
| House of DentalHopwood | 4.7 (558 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-east |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 4.7 (400 reviews) | 10.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Bredicot, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 5.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, 9.9 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Bredicot are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Bredicot follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Worcestershire.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Bredicot
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in Worcestershire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Bredicot. Bredicot sits close to the England average for deprivation. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,525 residents in Bredicot's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. The nearest university dental hospital to Bredicot is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Bredicot sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Officially, Bredicot is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts only 14% of Bredicot's population at under 16, below the typical share. Families in Bredicot are served by secondary schools including Nunnery Wood High School (2.2 miles) and Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bredicot has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bredicot itself. The nearest recorded are Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester, about 3 miles away; Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 9 miles away; and Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, about 10 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Bredicot?
Many patients in Worcestershire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Bredicot
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Bredicot trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Bredicot
Children's orthodontics in Bredicot covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Children's Orthodontics in Bredicot — Local Context
Provision in Bredicot varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Bredicot's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around Bredicot, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Secondary-age pupils near Bredicot attend schools such as Nunnery Wood High School (2.2 miles) and Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bredicot sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Bredicot sits close to the England average for deprivation. Bredicot has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bredicot is about 23 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Bredicot
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Worcestershire apply the same national criteria consistently. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Bredicot.
Eligibility in Bredicot — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Worcestershire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Bredicot
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bredicot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bredicot is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester, about 2.8 miles to the west. The next closest are St Peter's Dental Practice (3.3 miles) and the247dentist - Plymouth (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bredicot?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Bredicot, 13 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bredicot?
The nearest practice to Bredicot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bromsgrove Dental Clinic, about 9.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include New Road Dental (10.3 miles) and Webheath Dental Practice (10.4 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Bredicot?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board.
What towns are near Bredicot?
Nearby towns include Upper Wolverton, Swinesherd, Stoulton.
Is Bredicot a family area?
Around 14% of Bredicot's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
How's children's dental health in Bredicot's area?
Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What does NHS orthodontic treatment include?
Everything from the specialist assessment through adjustments, the brace, de-bonding and retainers is covered as a single course of treatment.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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