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.
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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.
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On Tuesday, Labour’s Wes Streeting held the Government to account for its’ role in the rundown of NHS Dentistry contracting. GDPUK’s Guy Tuggle listened in...
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Medical & dental professionals have flocked to TikTok to discuss the behind-the-scenes aspects of their jobs, raising their profiles, and gaining the trust of their viewers, whose numbers can reach millions.
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Registrants may be a little alarmed to read the GDC’s latest addition to the ‘News’ section of their website. Once again, the Council is “Seeking clarity". This is GDC speak for another appeal against a Court decision that has dared to challenge the GDC.
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House of Commons business this week will see ministers responsible for NHS Dentistry ‘held to account’ on Tuesday 9th January.
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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.
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It was announced with some gravity earlier in 2023, took oral and written evidence in the summer, reported in July, and then left on the shelf for five months before receiving a response from the Government.
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Before departing her role as Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley, spoke of private dentists experiencing FOMO (fear of missing out) when they looked at the life they might have enjoyed in her new improved version of NHS care. To date, it is eager members of the public who are missing out, as the University based dental centre she leads appears to be slipping behind schedule.