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Dental Contract Reform in Wales
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 using EPS in remote consultations
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…
GOS contractors can apply for an NHS Egress account
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…
Dental system reform: join a focus group
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…
The annual GOS complaints submission is live
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…
Support and guidance for practices regarding DCR in England up to 31 March 2022
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…
Wales Dental Access Portal (DAP) and Urgent Patient Referrals
The introduction of the Dental Access Portal (DAP) and conditions within the Variation offer for 2025–2026 have resulted in some further changes which need to be modified on Compass to ensure reporting needs support the variation offer.
NHS Dental…
User guides
Guides to get you started
ePACT2 User Guide - Quick Start (PDF: 740KB)ePACT2 User Guide - Accessing and Using Dashboards and Pre-built Reports (PDF: 2.1MB)
Guides by organisation type
Groups of guides to aid you in getting the most from ePACT2…
NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service
The NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service (also known as the NHS Community Pharmacy Hypertension Case-Finding Advanced Service) started on 1 October 2021.
Important Update for Contractors
The expanded…
ePACT2: Pharmacy First data now available in Analysis Builder tool
On 31 January 2024, the new Pharmacy First - Clinical Pathways (PFCP) Advanced Service was introduced. The service provides advice and NHS funded treatment, where appropriate, for seven common conditions.
PFCP product data (from February 2024 data…