The Minister for Public Health, and Women’s Health, Jenni Minto MSP, has issued a letter to the sector regarding PCA(D)(2023)4, which advises of fee changes to the new Determination I. A copy of the PCA, Sector Letter, and Determination I can also be found below.
The Chief Dental Officer has issued a letter regarding a TURAS programme for dental nurse induction. A copy of the letter can be viewed below.
Present: David McColl, Chair of Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC), Josephine Weir, Deputy Chair of SDPC, Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA Scotland, Tom Ferris, Chief Dental Officer, Gillian Leslie, Deputy Chief Dental Officer, Scottish Government officials. The CDO welcomed everyone to the meeting. SG have been engaging extensively with Health Finance and hope to be in…
Present: Josephine Weir, Deputy Chair of SDPC, Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA Scotland, Tom Ferris, Chief Dental Officer, Gillian Leslie, Deputy Chief Dental Officer, Scottish Government officials. The CDO welcomed BDA / SDPC to the meeting and explained that SG are currently in a holding pattern with regards to moving forward with dental reform as the…
The Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways (DPDP) programme focuses onrevolutionising the prescribing and dispensing process in Scotland. It will ultimately replacethe current paper prescription with an end-to-end digital solution, benefitting patients,practitioners and pharmacists. The initial scope of DPDP will be in-hours fixed GeneralPractice prescribing and Community Pharmacy dispensing across Scotland. The benefits: The programme has…
Following a review, that the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health andSocial Care and the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport have agreed towithdraw the ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): extended use of face masks and face coverings inhospitals, primary care and community healthcare settings’ guidance and the ‘Coronavirus(COVID-19): extended use of face coverings in social…
BDA Scotland / SDPC representatives/ Scottish Government joint update on payment reform: “BDA Scotland/ SDPC representatives and Scottish Government held a meeting on Wednesday 10 May 2023 to initiate a formal discussion about setting fees for the revised Determination I payment system reform. The discussions build on the previous development work on the scope of…
The attached PCA advises Boards of the revised areas for inclusion in the Scottish Dental Access Initiative grant from 26 April 2023.
Present: David McColl, Chair of Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC), Josephine Weir, Deputy Chair of SDPC, Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA Scotland, Tom Ferris, Chief Dental Officer, Gillian Leslie, Deputy Chief Dental Officer, Scottish Government officials. The CDO welcomed everyone to this further meeting between Scottish Government and BDA / SDPC representatives regarding dental reform. BDA…
The GDC today launched a consultation on a proposal aimed at making it easier for dental professionals to understand what they need to report to their regulator. This builds upon and would replace the current guidance on reporting criminal proceedings. The proposed guidance will not introduce new requirements for dental professionals; they are currently required…
The National Infection Prevention and Cross Infection Control Manual (NIPCM) is the source of guidance which should always be followed in General Dental Practices. We are asked to use a link to the manual rather than circulate a word or PDF version of the document as the guidance in the NIPCM is constantly being reviewed…
This notification highlights the expiry date of Later Flow Devices(LFD) test kits in dental practices and outlines the process for replacement and disposal of out of date kits.
This circular contains the details of the continuation of no cost PPE to primary care dental practices. We also include the new delivery new NSS schedule of the PPE Boards-please note the cut off dates listed are the NSS delivery dates your Boards. The cut-off date for orders within your Board will precede this by…
Present: David McColl, Chair of Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC), Josephine Weir, Deputy Chair of SDPC, Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA Scotland, Tom Ferris, Chief Dental Officer, Gillian Leslie, Deputy Chief Dental Officer, Scottish Government officials. The CDO welcomed everyone to the meeting between Scottish Government and BDA / SDPC regarding dental reform. BDA / SDPC…
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf MSP, has written to NHS dental teams to provide an update on the ‘bridging payment’ and reform. A copy of the letter can be viewed below.
PCA(D)(2023)1 advises of the financial support available to dentists opening a practice, including: It also advises of changes to the Statement of Dental Remuneration to update the eligible areas for the Recruitment and Retention Allowance. A copy of the memorandum and a full updated SDR can be viewed below.
Present: David McColl, Chair of Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC); Jeff Ellis, SDPC member; Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA Scotland; Chief Dental Officer; Gillian Leslie, Deputy Chief Dental Officer; Scottish Government officials. The CDO welcomed everyone to the meeting, highlighting the need for the BDA / SDPC and Scottish Government to have focussed discussions around payment…
Following the recent survey offered to the dental workforce, of which 557 respondents provided their views, responses have been analysed and a report has been prepared which can be accessed here. The Scottish Government have been continuing to engage with the workforce, and following the first meeting the CDO Advisory Group, the PDS Liaison Group was…