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We're making some changes to Compass
We're adding some new features to Compass, as well as giving the system a brand new look. Although we're changing the look of Compass, the functionality will not change.
Based on your feedback, we're introducing the following new features:…
A new look and new features for Compass
Compass now has some new features, as well as a new look.
Based on your feedback, we've introduced the following features to improve the usability and navigation of Compass:
taskbar
ability to pin or unpin the taskbar on each page
search bar…
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…
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…
New PPE portal from DHSC
This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
The Department of Health and Social Care has implemented a replacement Portal platform to better serve eligible providers in accessing COVID-19 related PPE stock…
Bulletins - commissioners
Regular bulletins are created to provide useful updates for Dental Commissioners.
Bulletins will be emailed to all relevant recipients using the email address held in Compass. Make sure these details are kept up to date.
The 6 most recent…
New PPE Portal
This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC):
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), in partnership with NHS Supply Chain, have implemented a new PPE Portal platform to ensure continued access to…
Bulletins - providers and performers
Regular bulletins are created to provide useful updates for dental commissioners and providers and performers.
Bulletins will be emailed to all relevant recipients using the email address held in Compass. Make sure these details are kept up to date…
Information for patients
How to find an NHS dentist
To find an NHS dentist, visit:
NHS.UK if you’re based in England
Health in Wales if you’re based in Wales
For help accessing an NHS dentist in an emergency or out of hours, visit:
NHS.UK if you’re based in…
Changes to FP17s for dental teams in England
From 1 April 2022, stricter validation rules will come into effect for FP17s.
As part of these rules, the Clinical Data Set (CDS) items reported need to match the treatment band claimed. Details of which treatment band is allocated to each CDS…