Drakes Dental Care, Newbank Road
Dental practice · Blackburn
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Drakes Dental Care, Newbank Road is a dental practice in Blackburn, run by Dr Ritu Dhariwal. 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 and Tuesday 8:30am to 1:30pm and 2pm to 7pm; Wednesday and Thursday 8am to 1:30pm and 2pm to 7pm; Friday 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New NHS patients
- Not taking new NHS patients at the moment (see Dental treatment)
- Address
- 44 New Bank Road, Blackburn, BB2 6JW
- Telephone
- 0330 333 5372
- Provider
- Dr Ritu Dhariwal
- 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 and Tuesday | 8:30am to 1:30pm and 2pm to 7pm |
| Wednesday and Thursday | 8am to 1:30pm and 2pm to 7pm |
| Friday | 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm |
| 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: 0330 333 5372
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Location and travel
Address and map
Drakes Dental Care, Newbank Road
44 New Bank Road
Blackburn
BB2 6JW
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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 28 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: New Bank Road, Granvile Road, about 2 minutes' 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
- Bariatric equipment
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Hearing loop or induction loop
- Sign language interpreter available online
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
| Registered name | Drakes Dental Care |
|---|---|
| Also registered as | New Bank Dental Clinic |
| Provider | Dr Ritu Dhariwal |
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| CQC location ID | 1-10517063547 |
Official website: Drakes Dental Care, Newbank Road website
Dental treatment
New NHS patients
The practice says on the NHS website that it is not taking new NHS patients at the moment.
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.
Read the CQC record for Drakes Dental Care, Newbank Road
Frequently asked questions
When is Drakes Dental Care, Newbank Road open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Drakes Dental Care, Newbank Road?
Telephone: 0330 333 5372.
Is Drakes Dental Care, Newbank Road taking new NHS patients?
Not taking new NHS patients at the moment. 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 0.5 miles away
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Telephone: 01772 695300
About 0.6 miles away
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