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NHS contract changes in England and Wales

Changes to the UDA contract in England and fundamental reforms of the NHS contract in Wales came into effect on 1 April. Whether you are a practice owner or associate member, we are here to support you. Visit our information hubs to find out more.

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Wales: Untested reforms mean access crisis will deepen

Patients to face more costly, less frequent care.

Promises cannot be kept without investment in universities

Numbers boost hinges on support for dwindling academic workforce.

Scotland: Pre-election period commences without DDRB announcement

The Scottish Government is yet to respond to Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration 54th report.

Northern Ireland: NI Executive urged to act decisively to support dentistry

Our work pressing for timely payments, and a reminder of key payment dates.

England: Government set to undermine above-inflation pay recommendation

DDRB have made their recommendations on pay, which officials are set to undo by failing to reflect the mounting cost of delivering NHS care.

England: Flatlined recovery didn’t happen by accident

Dissatisfaction with NHS dentistry remains at record highs.

England: No change in IPC guidance following invasive meningococcal disease outbreak

National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidance has not changed following the outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease linked to the Kent and Canterbury area.

New online registration system MyGDC

On 25 March the new online registration service from the GDC will go live.

Scotland: We challenge parties: future proof service or lose it

Voters are looking to the next Scottish Government to go further and faster to guarantee the future of NHS dentistry.

Northern Ireland: Accessing pension statements

Tips on troubleshooting if you have encountered any issues.

England: Charge hike a kick in the teeth for millions on modest incomes

We’ve slammed the latest increase in NHS patient charges, stressing these ‘stealth cuts’ will not put a penny into the cash-strapped service.

Dentist numbers expansion: Seismic change and quick fix from Government

The expansion of dentist numbers plan is not a long-term, sustainable solution to the crisis we face.

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An unhappy birthday

After 20 years of the Units of Dental Activity we need nothing less than a decisive break, underpinned by proper funding.

Blog Friday 20 Mar 2026

Wales: Securing stability in a year of change

Russell Gidney, Chair of the WGPDC, on our efforts to secure improvements to the new GDS contract.

Blog Friday 13 Mar 2026

Increasing numbers: A look behind Government plans for international dentist expansion

BDA Chief Executive Martin Woodrow takes a closer look at the implications of these changes on GDC waiting lists, working conditions of overseas dentists, and the existing workforce.

Blog Tuesday 10 Mar 2026

BDA Northern Ireland host GDC in Belfast

Tristen Kelso, Northern Ireland Director, discusses ongoing engagement with the regulator on important issues facing dentists here, including shrinking Health Service dentistry, dental tourism and workforce planning.

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