Associateships
Receiving New Patient Premium payments as an associate
From March 2024, NHS England has paid a New Patient Premium (NPP) to contractors for seeing patients who haven’t been seen in the last 24 months.
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Associates seeking a pay rise
Are you an associate member practising NHS dentistry in England? Our latest advice, exclusively for BDA members, can help you confidently renegotiate your payments for NHS work. Understand how the annual pay uplift works, why it doesn't directly benefit associates, and how to build a strong case for better pay.
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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.
For associates and practice owners
UDA value checker
Understanding the financial details of England's NHS dental contract can be challenging, even for experienced professionals. Our exclusive UDA value checking tool helps members compare their practice to local and national averages, supporting confident and informed choices.
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If you have recruitment and selection pressures, or grievances or disciplinaries looming, we’ll take over. Our HR, practice management and business consultants will listen to your dilemma and design a plan to deal with the issues. Save yourself time and money.
