BDA attacks freeze on trainers’ pay
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- Published: Tuesday, 22 August 2017 07:36
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The BDA has expressed its concern that the freeze on service costs to Foundation Dentists’ educational supervisors has continued once again. Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, Chair of General Dental Practice Committee said: “Foundation training is a key part of ensuring the quality of NHS dentistry, and freezing these service cost payments, which cover the FD’s nurse, surgery labs and materials, is an act of unnecessary self-harm.”
There is growing evidence of recruitment problems for these FD trainers. The news comes as the government has confirmed imposed uplifts for GDPs of 1.14% including expenses, and 1% pay for FDs. The BDA has consistently argued these derisory uplifts will continue to jeopardise the long-term sustainability of NHS general dental practice.
Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, the BDA’s Chair of General Dental Practice said: “Foundation training is a key part of ensuring the quality of NHS dentistry, and freezing these service cost payments, which cover the FD’s nurse, surgery labs and materials, is an act of unnecessary self-harm. The sustainability of the dental workforce depends on these trainers, and government risks shutting down the pipeline in its search for savings. A major review of Foundation Training is starting in September and we will reach out to trainers to ensure their voices are heard.”
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