David Ruffley MP, who ran a very well supported campaign for new NHS dental services in Mid Suffolk, has today welcomed the news that a new dental surgery is set to open in Stowmarket.

Dr Ayse Pekel will begin offering NHS dental treatment at the Station Road West surgery from the middle of April 2007.

David Ruffley has been campaigning for a new NHS dental surgery in Stowmarket since 2004. David has held several market stalls in Stowmarket and organised a petition calling for new dental facilities.

The new practice will be partially funded by Suffolk Primary Care Trust (PCT) and has been supported by Mid Suffolk District Council.

Dr Pekel is encouraging anyone wishing to become a patient to write to her at:

The Dental Surgery,

19 Station Road West,

Stowmarket,

Suffolk IP14 1EF

David said:

'This is good news for the people of Stowmarket, Needham Market and the surrounding villages.

'I have been campaigning for a new dental surgery in Stowmarket for several years and I am glad that the pressure I applied has led to Suffolk PCT opening a new surgery.

'I would like to welcome Dr Pekel to Stowmarket and encourage anyone who needs NHS dental services to contact her by post at The Dental Surgery, 19 Station Road West, Stowmarket, IP14 1EF.'