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End to temporary suspension of submission of patient signatures on pharmacy, dental and eye care forms
This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Since 1 November 2020 to 31 August 2021 the requirement for patient (or their representatives) signatures on NHS prescription, dental and eye care forms was…
Friends and family test - England only
The friends and family test (FFT) is an important feedback tool that supports the fundamental principle that people who use NHS services should have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience.
Primary dental service providers will need…
Universal Credit: Help your patients avoid costly mistakes
The NHS Business Services Authority is responsible for verifying claims for free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment. If a patient can’t prove their entitlement, they are required to pay a penalty charge of up to £100 – as well as the original…
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…
2022/23 Dental contract negotiations
The ‘first stage of dental reform’ letter, published by NHS England on 19 July 2022, sets out the package of initial reforms to the NHS dental contract which sought to address the challenges associated with delivering care to higher needs patients…
NHSBSA announces work with Accenture to deliver the new contract management system for NHS Dental Services
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has announced that it will be working with Accenture to create a long-awaited, brand-new, contract management system for NHS Dental Services.
The new system will be owned by the NHSBSA’s NHS Dental…
Dental contract system reforms in England
The 2022/23 Dental contract negotiations represent the first significant change to the contract since its introduction in 2006. They follow 12 months of engagement with stakeholders and the profession, and in recent months, a set of more focused…
Annual reconciliation report process (ARR)
Providers and performers who are members of the NHS Pension Scheme are required to confirm that the estimate of their net pensionable earnings (NPE) is correct. This is done by completing the ARR in Compass.
A new NHS Pension Scheme guide for NHS…
Looking after your dental team webinar
It continues to be an incredibly busy time for dental teams, which is why NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) wants to invite you to find out more about how you can look after yourself and your colleagues at a webinar on 26 May 2022 from 6.30pm…
FP17 and FP17O changes from 1 October 2022
From 1 October 2022, NHS England is introducing changes to the dental contract. These changes are referenced in NHS England’s first stage of Dental Reform letter and affects all NHS dental teams in England.
To support the dental contract changes,…