Louise Southworth Dental Practice
Dental practice · Blackburn
Checking opening times…
Today is a bank holiday: opening times may be different. Call before you go.
Louise Southworth Dental Practice 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 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; Tuesday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm; Wednesday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; Thursday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm; Friday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; 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
- 21 Richmond Terrace, Blackburn, BB1 7BL
- Telephone
- 01254 670105
- 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 | 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm |
| Friday | 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm |
| 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
Contact the practice to book or to ask about appointments.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01254 670105
Contact the practice to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Louise Southworth Dental Practice
21 Richmond Terrace
Blackburn
BB1 7BL
Find care near here
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Paid on-site car parking
- Train station 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
Nearest station:
- Blackburn about 10 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Town Hall, Exchange Street, 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
- Disabled car parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Hearing loop or induction loop
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Translation services
Other facilities
- Free public WiFi
- 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 Ritu Dhariwal |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| NHS organisation code | V03859 |
| CQC location ID | 1-9396629609 |
Official website: Louise Southworth Dental Practice 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 9 November 2022.
Read the CQC record for Louise Southworth Dental Practice
Frequently asked questions
When is Louise Southworth Dental Practice open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Louise Southworth Dental Practice?
Telephone: 01254 670105.
Is Louise Southworth Dental Practice 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
53 James Street, Blackburn, BB1 6BE
Telephone: 01254 261161
About 0.1 miles away
Barbara Castle Way Health Centre
Simmons Street, Blackburn, BB2 1AX
Telephone: 01772 695300
About 0.2 miles away
Emergency Dental Service, Blackburn Out of Hours
Dental Department, Blackburn, BB2 1AX
Telephone: 0300 123 4010
About 0.2 miles away
11a Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AX
Telephone: 01254 583964
About 0.2 miles away
Distances are straight-line estimates from postcode locations.
Looking for somewhere nearer you?
PharmacyGPDentistA&E and urgent care
Your location stays on your device. We do not send or store it. You can also enter a postcode.
Printed from https://ukhospitals.uk/dentist/louise-southworth-dental-practice/ on 14 November 2026.