NHS Treatment in Weethley 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 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of 1,214 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — 6.4 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Alcester Grammar School — 3.0 miles St Benedict's Catholic High School — 3.4 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 20 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% 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 Weethley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Weethley; 11 practices within 10 and 95 practices within 20. The closest is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 6.4 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, 6.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Evesham OrthodonticsEvesham | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 9.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (865 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 10.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Weethley with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Astwood Bank, 6.4 miles north; the next are Evesham (6.9 miles south) and Redditch (7.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 6.4 miles north |
| Evesham | 1 | 6.9 miles south |
| Redditch | 2 | 7.7 miles north |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 1 | 9.3 miles east |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 10.9 miles north-west |
| Hopwood | 1 | 14.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Weethley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 9.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 9.3 miles east |
| The Dental Place WarwickWarwick | 5.0 (232 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 4.8 (134 reviews) | 6.4 miles north |
| House of DentalHopwood | 4.7 (558 reviews) | 14.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Weethley, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 8.2 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank, 6.4 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 20 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Weethley 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 Weethley follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Weethley?
Many patients in Warwickshire 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 Weethley
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Going private for the same metal braces in Weethley costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Weethley
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. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Warwickshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
What's available in Weethley depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Weethley sits close to the England average for deprivation. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. In the census neighbourhood around Weethley, 4.9% of the 1,214 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Warwickshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest university dental hospital to Weethley is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Weethley sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.9% of Weethley's population at under 16, below the typical share. Secondary-age pupils near Weethley attend schools such as Alcester Grammar School (3.0 miles) and St Benedict's Catholic High School (3.4 miles). No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Weethley; the nearest is about 6 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Weethley itself. The nearest we do hold are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 6 miles away; Evesham Orthodontics, about 7 miles away; and Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 7 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.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Weethley
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Weethley comes down to a structured assessment. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Weethley.
Eligibility in Weethley — Local Context
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Warwickshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Weethley
Children's orthodontics in Weethley covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
NHS Treatment for Children in Weethley
Eligible children under 18 in Weethley are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Weethley
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Weethley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Weethley is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 6.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Evesham Orthodontics (6.9 miles) and Headless Cross Dental Practice (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Weethley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Weethley, 11 practices within 10 miles and 95 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Astwood Bank, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Weethley?
The nearest practice to Weethley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 6.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Evesham Orthodontics (6.9 miles) and PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (7.7 miles).
How many families live in Weethley?
Census data puts 11.9% of Weethley's population at under 16.
What NHS area is Weethley in for dental services?
Weethley sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How's children's dental health in Weethley's area?
Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Is Weethley rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Weethley falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Private orthodontic treatment removes the waiting list entirely. It offers the same clinical outcomes with greater choice of brace type and typically a more personalised experience — at higher cost than the NHS charge.
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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