AP Smilecare
Dental practice · Blackburn
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AP Smilecare is a dental practice in Blackburn, run by Dr Josephine Sylvia Prasad Charnock. See its opening times, phone number, whether it offers NHS treatment and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- Dental practice
- Opening times
- Monday 8:45am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm; Tuesday 8:45am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; Wednesday and Thursday 8:45am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm; Friday 8:45am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New NHS patients
- Taking new NHS patients: children aged 17 or under (see Dental treatment)
- Address
- 109 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BJ
- Telephone
- 01254 676386
- Provider
- Dr Josephine Sylvia Prasad Charnock
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
If you need urgent dental care and cannot contact a dentist, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Go to A&E for serious injury, heavy bleeding or swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Show as a table
| Days | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:45am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:45am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm |
| Wednesday and Thursday | 8:45am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm |
| Friday | 8:45am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the practice before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this practice, opening times last confirmed by the practice on 23 September 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01254 676386
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Location and travel
Address and map
AP Smilecare
109 Preston New Road
Blackburn
BB2 6BJ
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Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
- Off-site car parking nearby
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 23 September 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Blackburn about 20 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Montague Street, Preston New Road, about 1 minute's walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the dentist. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Facilities for assistance dogs
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Hearing loop or induction loop
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Speech to text reporter
Children and families
- Baby-changing facilities
Other facilities
- Toilets
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 23 September 2026.
About this dental practice
| Provider | Dr Josephine Sylvia Prasad Charnock |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| NHS organisation code | V03840 |
| NHS organisation code | V24889 |
| CQC location ID | 1-418676601 |
Official website: AP Smilecare website
Dental treatment
New NHS patients
The practice says on the NHS website that it is taking new NHS patients.
This applies to:
- children aged 17 or under
This changes often. Contact the practice to check before you go.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) page for this practice. Updated on the NHS website on 23 September 2026. Checked on 26 October 2026.
Ask the practice about private treatment and fees.
Regulation and quality
Dental practices in England must register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CQC inspects dental practices but does not give them ratings, so there is no rating to show here. CQC last inspected this practice on 18 February 2020.
Read the CQC record for AP Smilecare
Frequently asked questions
When is AP Smilecare open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for AP Smilecare?
Telephone: 01254 676386.
Is AP Smilecare taking new NHS patients?
Taking new NHS patients: children aged 17 or under. This is from the practice's NHS website information updated on 23 September 2026. It changes often, so contact the practice to check.
Nearby dentists
57 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6AY
Telephone: 01254 59261
About 0.2 miles away
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Telephone: 01772 695300
About 0.3 miles away
Emergency Dental Service, Blackburn Out of Hours
Dental Department, Blackburn, BB2 1AX
Telephone: 0300 123 4010
About 0.3 miles away
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