Archive for the ‘NHS England’ Category
Cumbria MP to write to local dentists in a bid to increase NHS capacity
The MP for South Lakes, Tim Farron, is writing to local dentists in a bid to increase NHS capacity in the area. Mr Farron has decided to reach out to local dental practices after learning that NHS England had contacted dentists to ask them if they would be willing to accept more NHS patients in […]
NHS England publishes new guidelines for dental therapists and hygienists
NHS England has published new guidelines regarding the roles of dental therapists and hygienists. The guidance, which is entitled, ‘Supporting the use of skill mix in NHS general dental practice,’ is part of a wider plan to update the NHS dental contract and enable practice owners to make full use of the skills of all […]
NHS Somerset submits plans to open new dental centre in Poole warehouse
NHS Somerset Trust has submitted plans to open a new dental centre in a warehouse in Poole. The warehouse, which is located behind Creekmoor Services in Safety Drive, is a new development. If the proposals get the green light, Poole Dental Centre will relocate to the site. The practice provides specialist care for children and […]
Haverfordwest dental practice to stop NHS care
A dental practice in Haverfordwest will stop providing NHS care in November. In a statement, Hywel Dda University Health Board confirmed that NHS care will not be available at Rhos College Dental Practice from November 22nd. The board indicated that it is working with the provider, Eskimo Healthcare Group, to help patients affected by the […]
NHS England hopes to open new dental practice on the Isle of Wight
NHS England is hoping to open a new dental practice on the Isle of Wight by spring 2022. There is currently a shortage of dentists on the island, and patients are waiting for treatment or being advised to travel to the mainland. Representatives from NHS England have suggested that there are plans to open a […]
NHS England confirms free flu jabs to be scrapped for dentists
NHS England has confirmed that free flu vaccines for dental teams will not be available in 2022/2023. During the pandemic, dental professionals were encouraged to take up free flu jabs to lower risks, as Covid-19 and flu circulated at the same time. NHS England representatives have confirmed that free jabs will not be extended for […]
NHS England confirms new dental contracts in Norfolk and Suffolk
NHS England has awarded new dental contracts in some of the most underserved areas of the country. New NHS dental contracts have been awarded in parts of Suffolk and Norfolk. Seven contracts were available, and NHS England has found providers to take four so far. The new contracts have been awarded in King’s Lynn, Norwich […]
NHS England confirms dental workers must have first vaccine by February
NHS England has confirmed that unvaccinated dental workers will need to have their first vaccine by February to meet mandatory vaccine guidelines, which come into force in April 2022. Under new guidelines, all NHS staff should be vaccinated by April. This means that dental workers who are not already vaccinated will need to ensure that […]
Toothless in Suffolk group launches national campaign
A group, which has been calling for better access to NHS dental care in Suffolk, has expanded its campaign to cover the whole of England. Toothless in Suffolk has launched a national campaign to encourage the government to address widespread issues affecting dental patients. The group, which recently organised a protest march in Bury St […]
NHS England to boost dental capacity in Cumbria
Representatives from NHS England have vowed to boost dental service capacity in Cumbria amid a shortage of dental appointments. At a recent meeting of Cumbria County Council’s health scrutiny committee, senior primary care manager, Pauline Fletcher, outlined plans to increase capacity and plug gaps. Since the start of the pandemic, a small number of practices […]
