Providing NHS services as an associate in England
Advice on the considerations for associates when agreeing to provide NHS services on behalf of a practice.
More about Providing NHS services as an associate in EnglandAssociate contracts
Information on associate contracts in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Associate contracts overview
Information on contracts for self-employed associates across the UK, including templates for download. Did you also know we perform associate contract checking as part of any membership package?
BDA Associate Contract (NHS and mixed in England): Guide for associates
Advice on our model Associate Contract and how it can help you update and strengthen your associate agreement in light of the 2026 NHS contract changes in England.
More about BDA Associate Contract (NHS and mixed in England): Guide for associatesAssociate contracts in Northern Ireland
Advice on, and templates for, associate contracts in Northern Ireland.
More about Associate contracts in Northern IrelandAssociate contracts in Scotland
Advice on, and templates for, associate contracts in Scotland.
More about Associate contracts in ScotlandContracting with a corporate dental practice on the ADG associate agreement
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has produced a model associate agreement for its members based on the BDA's model. On this page we comment on some of the most important features in the ADG associate agreement to help you make informed decisions.
More about Contracting with a corporate dental practice on the ADG associate agreementThe mydentist associate agreement
The mydentist associate agreement has been changed to bring it more into line with the BDA model associate agreement. Here we outline what you need to know about it and how it is different to our model associate agreement.
More about The mydentist associate agreementAssociate agreements: What practices should consider
There are considerations practice owners need to make before drafting an associate agreement. We outline the common factors that can impact on the working relationship between a practice and associates.
More about Associate agreements: What practices should considerBDA Associate Contract (NHS and mixed in England): Guide for practice owners
Advice on our model Associate Contract and how to use it when updating your associate agreements in light of the 2026 NHS contract changes in England.
More about BDA Associate Contract (NHS and mixed in England): Guide for practice ownersUnderstanding the licence fee in associate agreements
The licence fee is a longstanding feature of the BDA Associate Contract and other model associate agreements, yet it is often misunderstood. Our advice clearly explains what a licence fee is, and how it should be interpreted in associate agreements.
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Associate contract reviews
We can review your associate contract as part of any membership package. Our standard turn-around time is 10 working days, however please note that during busy periods it may be a little longer.
