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Incorrect claims submitted by patients for free NHS dental treatment
The Dental Exemption Checking Service has identified a number of patients aged 60 and over who are incorrectly claiming free NHS dental treatment. This is due to confusion around benefits entitlement, specifically Pension Credit. This currently only…
Universal Credit: Help your patients avoid costly mistakes
The NHS Business Services Authority is responsible for verifying claims for free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment. If a patient can’t prove their entitlement, they are required to pay a penalty charge of up to £100 – as well as the original…
Dental Contract Reform in Wales
The Welsh Government has acknowledged the current contractual system needs reform. Units of Dental Activity (UDA) as a sole measure of contract performance, focusing on treatment activity only, does not encourage needs-led care, prevention, or make…
Dental system reform: join a focus group
As part of their work for the next stage of dental system reform, NHS England and NHS Improvement want to hear from dental professionals.
If you'd like to participate in a dental system reform focus group, you'll need to complete the relevant…
Changes to FP17s and FP17Os in England
As you’ll know from recent Dentist Bulletins, changes have been made to FP17s and FP17Os. From 1 December 2021:
new data items are available on FP17s
the description for fillings has changed
the length of time you have to update or replace…
Making changes to your FP17W and FP17OW submissions
In December 2021, the length of time you had to update or replace FP17Ws and FP17OWs changed.
For updates completed online in Compass or using the schedule query process, you had until the June 2022 cut off date to update or replace FP17Ws and/or…
Next steps in NHSBSA’s project to deliver the new NHS Dental Services contract management system
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has been working closely with Accenture during the last few months to progress the project to create a brand-new contract management system for NHS Dental Services.
The new system will eventually replace…
Submit your Orthodontic PAR scores
Orthodontic providers with contracts that started in April 2019 or after must submit their Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) scores on Compass twice per year within the submission windows. You should request and submit results for:
10 claims from 1…
Statement of Financial Entitlement (SFE)
Before applying for parental leave or long-term sickness leave you must check that earnings are correct on Compass
Payments are based on these figures and recalculations will only be made in exceptional circumstances.
You can apply for SFE…
Patient exemption checking: a guide for dental teams in England
From 1 September 2021, the temporary signature suspension has been lifted. Patients, or their representatives, will again be required to sign the reverse of NHS prescription, dental and eye care forms, or tokens for prescriptions presented at the…