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A one-stop-shop with the templates needed to comply with national standards, exclusively for our Expert members.

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As a complement to our wide range of detailed written advice, we have produced a series of short videos where our experts share their insight on the business matters you ask us about most frequently - from partnerships and complaints handling to financial management and long-term leave.
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NHS contracts and tendering

NHS contract monitoring and clawback in England and Wales

If you hold an NHS contract, your Primary Care Organisation (PCO) will be monitoring your performance, and act on any concerns. Underperformance can lead to financial recovery – also known as clawback.

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Business finances

Tax

A basic overview of your various possible tax obligations in the dental practice.

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Infection prevention and control

Infection control

This advice provides an overview of in-house decontamination requirements that you must follow to meet the recommendations relevant to the country where you practice.

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Business management

Leases and licences

This advice should help you negotiate a fair working arrangement by leasing or licensing a commercial property for a dental practice.

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Pensions

NHS and public service pension age discrimination remedy (England and Wales)

A brief introduction to the McCloud remedy in England and Wales and advice on how it will work.

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Career options

Overseas dentists working in the UK

Dentists who qualified overseas need to comply with a variety of requirements before working in the UK.

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Pay, leave and rewards

Employee pay and rewards

This advice provides an overview of pay structures that you could consider alongside benefits that you might offer in the dental practice.

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National standards and regulation

CQC - Statement of Purpose

The CQC (Registration) Regulations 2009 require all providers to have a Statement of Purpose.

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Employing staff

Contracts and rights of employees

This advice describes the aspects that should be included in an employment contract and the rights of employees.

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Health, safety and risk assessment

Disability discrimination - dentists as service providers

Advice on the steps you need to take to ensure your dental service is accessible and assess whether you can implement the necessary changes or need to identify alternative arrangements.

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Employing staff

Bullying and harassment

How to identify and manage bullying, harassment and violence issues in the practice.

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Infection prevention and control

Sepsis

This advice examines how to manage sepsis appropriately, including recognising signs and symptoms, management, referral and follow up.

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