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Urgent Communications around COVID19
COVID19 and Quality Improvement 1. CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU REGULARLY CHECK YOUR PRACTICE NHS GENERIC EMAIL ADDRESS AS ALL **OFFICIAL** COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE DIRECTED HERE. Associates and DCPs are not sent this information directly so it is incumbent on the person who has access to these emails to disseminate this…
Read MoreOral Health Assessment and the OHIP… Respond Now!
SDCEP are reviewing their guidance on ‘Oral Health Assessment’ (the all-singing-all-dancing super-checkup some of you may remember from a pilot run a few years ago) and they are looking for GDP participation in a survey. This matters to GDPs because it will directly inform the development of the next phase of the OHIP, changing the…
Read MoreTemporary Clinical Waste Service Update
A contingency arrangement has been implemented by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for this service. Rentokil Initial UK has been appointed as the interim provider until the new National Contract is in place in Spring 2019. Rentokil commenced this service on Monday 10th December 2018 and are currently providing a reactive service. Details of urgent…
Read MorePSD Arrears Update
From Nicola Kaya, BDA: Martin Morrison has informed me this morning that in November there are two items under the SDR that PSD must action: Fees to be paid following the pay increase Actioned Nov paid Dec schedules should account for the pay arrears from Apr-Oct 2018 Not completed Martin has said that PSD made…
Read MoreUndergraduate Patient Recruitment
The University of Glasgow Dental School is currently recruiting patients for free NHS dental treatment by BDS students. Motivated patients in need of routine dentistry, with time to attend appointments, are required. Currently we are looking for patients suitable for routine dental treatment by BDS 3 students. Simple cases requiring caries and periodontal management, extractions,…
Read MoreClinical Waste Update
CLINICAL WAST UPLIFT SERVICE UPDATE FOR INDEPENDENT SITES A contingency arrangement has been implemented for the above Service and Rentokil Initial UK have been appointed as the interim provider until the new National Contract is in place in Spring 2019. Rentokil commenced the service on Monday 10thDecember 2018 and are currently providing a reactive…
Read MoreAre you paying too much tax?
Many of you will be aware that in Scotland we pay higher rates of tax than the rest of the UK, but there is a little stealth tax appearing on the horizon which everyone needs to be aware of. On your NHS schedule of payments you will see your superannuation contributions ( shown on account…
Read MoreOral Health Improvement Plan: Update
The Scottish Government Oral Health Improvement Plan (OHIP) was launched on 24th January 2018, following a period of consultation from September 2016. The main themes are: 1. Prevention; 2. Addressing oral health inequalities; 3. Meeting the needs of an ageing population; 4. Expanding the range of services in GDS; 5. Improving patient information; 6. Quality; 7. Workforce; It is envisaged that working…
Read MoreGP Sub and LDC Elections 2018
GP Sub Committee (and Local Dental Committee) Elections 2018 All dentists with a Greater Glasgow and Clyde list number should now have received nomination papers for the ‘GP Sub-Committee (GPSC or GP Sub) of the Area Dental Committee’ and ‘Local Dental Committee (LDC)’ election. It details those representatives coming to the end of their three-year…
Read MoreNew Ionising Radiation Regulations IRR17 and IRMER18
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED All dental practices working with Ionising Radiation must ‘apply to register’ with HSE by 5th February 2015. You must apply whether or not you have informed HSE of your status prior to 1st January 2018 Dental Practices are only required to complete the ‘Registration’ section as they are considered ‘intermediate risk’ (Notification…
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