Posts by Andrew Miller

Dear LDC Mandate holders and colleagues, Following discussions at our recent committee meeting on 1st September, Lanarkshire Local Dental Committee agreed that, due to the mounting challenges facing the profession and an unacceptable lack of communication from Scottish Government, we had no option but to contact the Cabinet Secretary and CDO directly to voice our concerns.…

LDC Lanarkshire May 2022 Newsletter: 1. Removal of protected payments During the period of emergency financial support, personal commitment payments, General Dental Practice Allowance and rent reimbursement payments have been protected. NHS dental contractors and practices have continued to receive protected payments based on their historical position as at 31 March 2020. The intention is to…

The Scottish Government has released the following information about the 100 Day Commitment to provide free NHS dental treatment for young people which featured in the SNP’s pledge during the May 2021 election. DENTISTS/DENTAL BODIES CORPORATENATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEGENERAL DENTAL SERVICESFREE NHS DENTAL TREATMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE As part of the First Minister’s 100 Days Commitment,…