NHS Treatment in Wormelow Tump 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of 1,826 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 5.6 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Steiner Academy Hereford — 0.8 miles The Hereford Church of England Academy — 4.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — about 36 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% 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 Wormelow Tump
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wormelow Tump; 9 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 5.6 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, 5.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 6.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 6.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 22.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 22.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 22.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wormelow Tump with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Hereford, 5.6 miles north; the next are Gloucester (22.4 miles east) and Pontypool (22.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 3 | 5.6 miles north |
| Gloucester | 3 | 22.4 miles east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 22.5 miles south-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 22.8 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 24.7 miles south-east |
| Cwmbran | 2 | 24.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wormelow Tump
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 6.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 6.1 miles north |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 6.7 miles north |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 5.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Wormelow Tump, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 7.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford, 5.6 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Wormelow Tump 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 Wormelow Tump follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Wormelow Tump?
Many patients in Herefordshire 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.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Wormelow Tump
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. How long NHS treatment takes to start in Herefordshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Orthodontic practices in and around Wormelow Tump vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Wormelow Tump sits close to the England average for deprivation. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Census 2021 counts 1,826 residents in the neighbourhood around Wormelow Tump, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wormelow Tump is about 36 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wormelow Tump. Wormelow Tump is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Census data puts 14.5% of Wormelow Tump's population at under 16. The closest secondary schools to Wormelow Tump are The Steiner Academy Hereford (0.8 miles) and The Hereford Church of England Academy (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Wormelow Tump's Local Authority. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wormelow Tump; the nearest is about 6 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wormelow Tump itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 6 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 11 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 20 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.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Wormelow Tump
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 Wormelow Tump costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Wormelow Tump?
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Wormelow Tump comes down to a structured assessment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Herefordshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Wormelow Tump
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Wormelow Tump. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Wormelow Tump
Children's orthodontics in Wormelow Tump 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.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Wormelow Tump
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Wormelow Tump
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wormelow Tump?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wormelow Tump is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 5.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (5.9 miles) and St.Owen Dental Studio (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wormelow Tump?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wormelow Tump, 9 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wormelow Tump?
The nearest practice to Wormelow Tump that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 5.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (6.1 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (6.7 miles).
What NHS area is Wormelow Tump in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Wormelow Tump falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board.
What county is Wormelow Tump in?
Wormelow Tump falls within Herefordshire.
How deprived is Wormelow Tump compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Wormelow Tump is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What kind of area is Wormelow Tump?
By ONS classification, Wormelow Tump falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
How do I get an NHS referral?
Ask your dentist for an orthodontic assessment — if the IOTN score clears the threshold, they refer you to the local NHS orthodontic service. Some practices also take self-referrals directly.
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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