The latest Primary Care Bulletin is now available. This contains information the new e-learning programme is available for dental hygienists and dental therapists to help navigate the changes under law, to supply and administer medicines within the Exemption framework, supporting the care of patients. The e-learning, developed in partnership with NHS England, comprises … [Read more...]

SENT ON BEHALF OF PRIMARY AND COMMUNITY TRANFORMATION AND IMPROVEMENT TEAM, NHS ENGLAND, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER’S DIRECTORATE The NHS England EDI Policy team, with support from Claire Fuller (Medical Director of Primary Care) and Navina Evans (Chief Workforce, Training and Education Officer), are developing a bespoke EDI improvement plan for primary care.  This includes all … [Read more...]

Please see below the latest updates on the Dental Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolkit: Dental antimicrobial stewardship: toolkit This includes information on: National analgesic advice sheet for dentists – NHS Dental SCRIPT, e-learning for dentists – Health Education England e-Den: Dentistry programme e-learning modules – e-learning for healthcare … [Read more...]

Patients with cancer require appropriately prioritised dental services to prevent delayed medical care, due to oral health problems. NHS England’s new guidance for dental practices and commissioners highlights the complex relationship between oral health and cancer, to help patients access oral health assessments and care in a timely manner. It specifically outlines an 'oral … [Read more...]

Voting is open to any non-salaried primary care practitioner working within the constituency, whether independent or NHS. Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board … [Read more...]