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September 2008
Preparing for 2009
The BDA's Head of Practice Support Services, Penny Stayte, has produced two short
presentations to help members prepare for 2009.
(Please ensure you have headphones or speakers connected before opening a presentation and
that the volume is set to a comfortable level)
PDS agreements: preparing for 2009 (6 minutes)
General advice for PDS contractors on preparing for 2009 and returning to the GDS if they
wish to do so.
GDS contracts: preparing for 2009 (5 minutes)
The facts as we know them about possible changes to GDS contract values for the 09/10
financial year.
2007-08 year-end in GDS/PDS: England & Wales
Advice Note 95 (Click here to download pdf)
This advice note describes the requirements of the GDS and PDS Regulations in England and Wales regarding end of financial year processes. It also covers guidance issued by the Department of Health in England and refers to clauses in the standard General Dental Services Contract/ Personal Dental Services Agreement. These clauses may have been modified by the PCT/LHB so the wording of your contract/agreement should be checked.
GDS/PDS 2009
Advice Note 93 (Click here to download pdf)
This advice note describes the situation once the three year contract value guarantee ends for GDS and PDS contractors on 31st March 2009. For many contractors, their contract will continue unchanged in 09-10.
April 2008
NHS Pension Scheme changes
Members can find full details of all the changes made to the NHS Pension Scheme with effect from April 2008 by logging on the following website:
www.nhspa.gov.uk
Please click the blue box on the right hand of the screen marked Scheme Changes-April 08 Members.
If you still have unanswered questions, please e-mail Wallace Mair at the following address w.mair@bda.org
January 2008
Pensions - Added Years Purchase
There is a window of opportunity for members of the NHS Pension schemes to purchase added years to boost their pension before the facility of added years is terminated as a result of the NHS Pension Review.
Click here to download information
October 2007
NHS Injury Benift Scheme
The BDA is advising any dentist who has received compensation for an injury at work since 1972 to check compensation payments following errors in the NHS Injury Benefit Scheme.
Click here to download information
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