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The Dental Exemption Checking Service has identified a number of patients aged 60 and over who are incorrectly claiming free NHS dental treatment. This is due to confusion around benefits entitlement, specifically Pension Credit. This currently only…

From 1 April 2019 the Scheme Access Team has introduced an annual check, at the request of the Department of Health and Social Care. The check is to ensure that the access granted to all non-automatic Employing Authorities is still relevant, and is…

The Welsh Government has acknowledged the current contractual system needs reform. Units of Dental Activity (UDA) as a sole measure of contract performance, focusing on treatment activity only, does not encourage needs-led care, prevention, or make…

Updated guidance on the use of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in remote consultations has now been published by NHS Digital and shared with GP practices and other care settings that use EPS. Nomination is still recommended to be used…

We're aware that some locum clinicians and practices affiliated to GOS contractors holding more than 10 contracts (including their franchisees and joint venture practices) might not have been able to set up an NHSmail account. We understand that you…

As part of their work for the next stage of dental system reform, NHS England and NHS Improvement want to hear from dental professionals.  If you'd like to participate in a dental system reform focus group, you'll need to complete the relevant…

Under General Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008, all contractors are required to complete and submit an annual form providing the number of written NHS complaints received for General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) in their practice. As last year’s…

If you’re in genuine financial hardship, you may be able to claim between £100 and £3,000 to assist you with your studies. Eligibility To be eligible, you need to: be on a course leading to registration as a doctor or dentist be in genuine…

When sending ill health application forms, please ensure that all reports are enclosed including any report from a member’s specialist(s).  Please ensure the correct version of the application form is used and sent to NHS Pensions to consider. In…

When a dental practice joined the programme, a contract variation was signed by both the practice and NHS England. There were 2 different contract variation notices: Standard General Dental Services (GDS) Contract Variation Notice for…