The New Patient Premium scheme, introduced on 1 March 2024 will come to an end as planned on 31 March 2025. Thank you to NHS dental teams for supporting the scheme over the past year. In an NHS England letter to dental commissioners, colleagues are reminded that treatments must be completed by 31 March 2025 to be eligible for a new patient premium credit. These claims need to … [Read more...]

NHS England published a letter last month setting out the detail and requirements of ICBs in securing additional urgent dental care, following its prioritisation in the 2025/26 NHS Operational Planning Guidance. ICBs are asked to commission additional urgent dental care capacity between April 2025 and March 2026, which is to be funded from within dental allocations. The … [Read more...]

As of 1 April 2025, there will be a price increase in England for NHS dental treatment. The charges are set to rise by an average of 2.3 per cent, aligning with the forecast GDP deflator value. The amount payable for basic NHS dental care is set to rise by between 60p and £7.60. To find out more or to sign up to the Primary Care Bulletin, follow the link below: Primary … [Read more...]

The latest Primary Care Bulletin features information on the Golden Hello Recruitment Scheme: Dental practices are already seeing the benefits of the dental recruitment incentive scheme, which was introduced in 2024 to encourage recruitment of dentists to areas that have historically struggled to recruit, attract new workforce to the NHS, and retain those who might have … [Read more...]

Work Well programme It's time to put your wellbeing first. (Even when you're under pressure, time is short, and your colleagues are stressed too...) When you join the Work Well Programme you’ll get access to a full set of tools and resources designed to support your wellbeing at work – no matter how busy things get. Learn how to beat stress and prevent burnout, set … [Read more...]