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NHS contract changes in England and Wales

Changes to the UDA contract in England and fundamental reforms of the NHS contract in Wales came into effect on 1 April. Whether you are a practice owner or associate member, we are here to support you. Visit our information hubs to find out more.

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Northern Ireland: Assembly unanimous on need for urgency to deal with dental crisis

Members of the Legislative Assembly have passed an Assembly motion calling on the Minister of Health to develop a new oral health strategy to reform dental services, address workforce challenges and expedite dental payment reform. Also, to introduce specific measures to address barriers to accessing dental care in all communities.

Top industry award reflects our commitment to members

We are delighted to have scooped Best In-House Comms Team in the prestigious PRWeek/In.Comms Corporate Affairs Awards 2026.

Northern Ireland: Campaign for fair pay for hospital dentists

We are seeking the views of our HDS NI members - Residents, Specialty, Associate Specialist, and Specialist (SAS) and Consultants - on the latest pay position.

Northern Ireland: Funding measures acknowledged, but we challenge NI Executive to go further and faster

Moving to full dental payment reform now key.

Training up our Accredited Representatives to support their colleagues

Participants are now better equipped to help with a variety of workplace issues.

Wales: Untested reforms mean access crisis will deepen

Patients to face more costly, less frequent care.

Promises cannot be kept without investment in universities

Numbers boost hinges on support for dwindling academic workforce.

Scotland: Pre-election period commences without DDRB announcement

The Scottish Government is yet to respond to Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration 54th report.

Northern Ireland: NI Executive urged to act decisively to support dentistry

Our work pressing for timely payments, and a reminder of key payment dates.

England: Government set to undermine above-inflation pay recommendation

DDRB have made their recommendations on pay, which officials are set to undo by failing to reflect the mounting cost of delivering NHS care.

England: Flatlined recovery didn’t happen by accident

Dissatisfaction with NHS dentistry remains at record highs.

England: No change in IPC guidance following invasive meningococcal disease outbreak

National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidance has not changed following the outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease linked to the Kent and Canterbury area.

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