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From 1 April 2022, the following changes come into effect for FP17Ws: Some current data items are being removed or updated New data items will be available Validation change to the free NHS dental examination for patients who are under 25 or 60…

Since April 2022, we've been surveying patients who have received NHS dental treatment in Wales. Responses will be used by the Welsh Government and Public Health Wales to evaluate patient experience. To help communicate the importance of completing…

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…

As highlighted in NHS England’s first stage of Dental Reform letter, data is required covering a patient’s oral health at the point of check-up. Therefore, we’ve made some changes to the clinical data set to include new items: Highest BPE sextant…

Before applying for parental leave or long-term sickness leave you must check that earnings are correct on Compass Payments are based on these figures and recalculations will only be made in exceptional circumstances. You can apply for SFE…

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…

NHS England has published an update on the national dental workforce collection which includes updated guidance. We will be collecting this information on behalf of NHS England via Compass. Based on feedback from the profession, there have been…

Patients who have recently visited a dental practice in Wales might be randomly selected to take part in a questionnaire. This is because the Welsh Government and Public Health Wales want to gather feedback from patients about their NHS dental care…

This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC): The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), in partnership with NHS Supply Chain, have implemented a new PPE Portal platform to ensure continued access to…

On behalf of the NHS England and Improvement regional dental commissioning team, the Community Dental Services (CDS) data collection survey will continue with quarterly collections during 2024-25. Collecting this data will: provide a national…