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Friends and family test - England only

The friends and family test (FFT) is an important feedback tool that supports the fundamental principle that people who use NHS services should have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience.

Primary dental service providers will need to complete and submit the form each month.

The FFT survey form will open on the first day of each month to allow submissions of the data you’ve collected within the previous month.

If you have difficulty opening the form it may be due to your browser settings. Try using a different browser.

FFT Online submission formThe survey will close at 11:59pm on the twelfth working day as per the following table:

FFT feedback month Form opens Form closes
February 2025 1 March 2025 18 March 2025
March 2025 1 April 2025 16 April 2025
April 2025 1 May 2025 19 May 2025
May 2025 1 June 2025 17 June 2025
June 2025 1 July 2025 16 July 2025
July 2025 1 August 2025 18 August 2025
August 2025 1 September 2025 16 September 2025
September 2025 1 October 2025 16 October 2025
October 2025 1 November 2025 18 November 2025
November 2025 1 December 2025 16 December 2025
December 2025 1 January 2026 19 January 2026
January 2026 1 February 2026 17 February 2026
February 2026 1 March 2026 17 March 2026
March 2026 1 April 2026 20 April 2026

Check Compass for the current practice addresses linked to your contract. If practice addresses are incorrect, contact your Integrated Care Board (ICB) directly as they're responsible for changing these details.

View the friends and family test submission guidance (PDF: 736KB).

NHS England FFT has published a set of frequently asked questions and revised guidance on the NHS England and NHS Improvement website.

For help with FTT requirements, contact the helpline by email: england.friendsandfamilytest@nhs.net

Monthly updates

You can receive monthly FFT updates from NHS England and NHS Improvement by email.

To join the 'FFT Update' mailing list, email NHS England and NHS Improvement at: england.insight-queries@nhs.net.

For more general information, you can also ask to join the 'Insight Update' mailing list at: england.insight-queries@nhs.net.