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GG&C LDC AGM – 4 March 2024
Please join us via zoom for the GG&C LDC AGM. Open to all GG&C Mandate Holders.
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GGC LDC has created this PDF calendar for you to be able to download and print. Click on the image below to start the download.
Read More6th April 2022 LDC update
LDC MANDATES Only a third of the GDPs in GG&C actively support their LDC. Every single dentist has a vested interest in the activities of their elected…
Read More22nd March 2022 LDC Update
Please download/print our new GGC Contact List and 1f Childsmile Code Guide URGENT: DENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING The LDC have been working closely and collaboratively with the…
Read More4th March 2022 LDC Update
INTERIM FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS On 2nd March 2022 the Scottish Government wrote to dental practitioners to inform us of the interim funding arrangements from April 1st As we understand it:…
Read More31st January 2022 LDC Update
1F EXAM AND SDR 154 From Tuesday 1 February 2022, SDR 154 will come in to effect as per the recent PCA from the Chief Dental Officer You…
Read More11th January 2022 LDC Update
NEW ISOLATION AND RETURN TO WORK GUIDANCE From 6th January 2022, Scottish Government altered the guidance for self-isolation as detailed in this policy document. GG&C HB have produced a summary…
Read More8th December 2021 LDC Update
UPDATED IPC GUIDANCE The CDO wrote to dental practices on 7th December 2021 confirming that primary care dentistry will adopt the Scottish ARHAI guidance on Infection Prevention and Control.…
Read MoreGG&C LDC Political Update
We as the Local Dental Committee (LDC) link closely with the Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC). Some of our LDC committee members are also elected…
Read More11th October 2021 GG&C LDC Update
COP 26 Glasgow SEC will be hosting the UN Climate Change Conference 2021 (Conference of Parties 26) between 31st October and 12th November. Delegations from over 200 countries will…
Read More24th August LDC Update
Free Dentistry 18-25 year olds; Red Band Handpieces https://mailchi.mp/7135d53c3397/24th-august-2021-ldc-update
Read More10th August LDC Update
Beyond Level 0; Ventilation Funding; Referring via SCI gateway https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=50f203081c71103d54bcd433e&id=bdaee94679
Read More24th June 2021 GG&C LDC Update
Mop-up Vaccine Clinics; SDCEP Antibiotic Guidance; Free NHS dentistry for young adults; Ventilation funding; Mat/Sick Pay Changes VACCINATIONS FOR DENTAL TEAM MEMBERS All dental practice…
Read More7th June 2021 GG&C LDC Update
Free NHS Dentistry; PPE increase and extension; Conference Webinar; LFDT Reporting MINISTERS AND MANIFESTO PLEDGES Nicola Sturgeon pledged, going into the Scottish Parliamentary election, that ‘‘… over…
Read More7th May 2021 GG&C LDC Update
CoD Update; Activity Measurement; PECOS Deadline CHIEF OF DENTISTRY COMMUNICATIONS Yesterday we received the anniversary edition of the covid-19 Chief of Dentistry update. The update includes a…
Read More7th April 2021 GG&C LDC Update
£500 NHS Bonus; PECOS Ordering; Whistleblowing £500 NHS WORKER BONUS NOW PAID The bonus monies were paid into nominated practice accounts on 31st March 2021 Practices should now make…
Read More22nd March 2021 GG&C LDC Update
FFP3 Expiry; Election Results, LDC Conference, Emergency Drugs Kits, AstraZeneca Assurances URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: 3M 1863 MASKS WILL EXPIRE 31ST MARCH The 3M 1863 masks were…
Read More5th March 2021 GG&C LDC Update
Lateral Flow Device Tests; Mop-up Clinics; FFP3 Mask Fits; Setting up ECS; Private Dental Plans LATERAL FLOW DEVICE TESTING NSS have now distributed lateral flow device…
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