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Published: Wednesday, 17 January 2024 09:48
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Readers may be aware that the GDC have begun work on an update of the Standards expected of registrants. They have been devoting a lot of time and effort to this, including a series of webinars which are open to stakeholders.
Read more: The GDC Standards Steamroller Pushing Forward
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Published: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 10:20
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Written by Peter Ingle
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The progressive failure of the ringfence around NHS dental funding is getting worse, with more funds being lost. This includes money that practices were led to believe would be available to help provide much needed extra appointments. The Health Service Journal (HSJ) has found that there are now 12 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) looking to ignore the ringfence.
Read more: Twelve and Counting - ICBs Ignoring the Dental Funding Ringfence
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Published: Monday, 15 January 2024 11:03
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Written by Peter Ingle
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The Times ran a story on the problems facing NHS dentistry the day before MP’s competed to offer their solutions, in the latest parliamentary debate. Reading it suggests that MP’s on both sides of the house are still in denial about what sort of service the NHS can provide.
Read more: Few Credible Solutions for NHS Dentistry - The Times
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Published: Friday, 12 January 2024 10:13
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Written by Peter Ingle
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GDPUK has reported regularly upon the access crisis, often with children being unable to see a dentist and patients having to resort to DIY treatment. We have at times been sceptical about whether the modest contractual changes and promotion of skill mix alongside ICB’s increased flexibility would make much difference. But a practice in Shropshire may be a sign of better things to come. Or not.
Read more: NHS Dental Access Initiative Cannot Fill Its' Appointments
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Published: Friday, 05 January 2024 09:49
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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A Birmingham dentist and practice owner has set alarm bells ringing as the additional UDAs he was banking on receiving were suddenly no longer up for grabs following the West Midlands Integrated Care Board’s diversion of unspent dental funds to support alternative health services.
Read more: Birmingham Dentist Slams Talk Of 'Ringfencing' As 'Platitudes'