We have been clearly told by DHSC that doctors wages are being suppressed and withheld by Rishi Sunak himself. The Prime Minister now needs to explain to tens of thousands of doctors why he values us less than a doctor was worth in 2008.

“Many of these practices will be delivering treatments at a loss,” says @ShawnC_GDPC “This bargain basement approach fails our patients and is totally unsustainable.” How government found itself profiting from patient charges at 100s of NHS practices.👇 thetimes.co.uk/article/nhs-de…

Not much point training more unless your improve working conditions to retain

Our thanks to Peter Aldous MP for your tireless campaigning on behalf of the millions struggling to access NHS care. 🛟We will keep pushing, together, for the change we need.

This morning I spoke to #LDCConf2023 on the scale of the crisis facing NHS dentistry. On workforce, funding and reform the govt have tried to paint this service as on the road to recovery. Nothing could be further from the truth . NHS dentistry needs a rescue plan. BDA

“The NHS will last as long as there's folk with faith left to fight for it.” With dental services at a tipping point 💙Rachael Maskell MP MP channels Nye Bevan at #LDCConf2023 Her message to the profession: NHS dentistry needs to have a future. We need real reform👏

Dentist and BDA Chair Eddie Crouch explains why #FreeSchoolMealsForAll is so important for children's heath and futures.

Shame on them.

Agree - saw lot of presenteeism in NHS dentistry during pandemic in particular. Levels of stress still high in dentistry due to contractual conditions. Burnout and stress mess with immune system - little wonder levels of infections are high. Attention to physiology would help.

"I'm pleased and happy to repeat the news that we have, in fact, located and fixed the problems with the #NHS dental contract that stopped some patients from accessing dental care. But, as you see, it's a beautiful day, #Dentistry is open and people are having a wonderful time."

Scottish Government broken ranks & confirmed 6% recommended by Doctors and Dentists Review Body. Nothing from other govts about implementation. Unusual for Westminster Govt not to be first. Heralded by SG, but will of course be another real terms pay cut. gov.scot/news/record-pa…

Be kind, you don’t know their story

If you are ultra-wealthy and either live in the U.K. for significant periods or have businesses running here, there is no doubt lobbying for the bolstering of the NHS - especially GPs - is in your personal and business interests. It’s also just decent.

📖 Story time; A general dentist reflects upon a case of throat cancer A few years ago, at the practice which I now own, I was making my way down to reception with some papers. The receptionist was talking to a man at the front desk who was not a current patient. She explained

Whilst women play a huge role in the development of dentistry, there is still work to do on gender equality. Hear from Lauren Harrhy, our EDI Committee Co-Chair on the challenges facing women in dentistry here: bit.ly/3IEk4DK

“We’re health professionals, not tax collectors,” says Holly Foley. The cost of living crisis has seen patients make their own dentures out of extracted teeth and carcinogenic plastics. New hikes in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 & 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 are covering for cuts. Patients on modest incomes will pay the price.

I saw this post on FB. Very thought provoking! I grew up on a Council Estate and never once questioned my parents income, it was never a discussion. We didn’t eat a lot of fast food because it was considered a treat, not a food group. We ate homemade meals consisting of

🗣️This week we launched the second phase of our Save Our Surgeries campaign calling on Welsh Government for an urgent rescue package for GPs 📩GP members we've sent you an update and advice on how you can get involved More info ➡️ bit.ly/3OcVsWx #SaveOurSurgeries

George Service Team my account doesn't show my recent order so how do I MAKE A RETURN please?

The editorial in today's Western Mail. Welsh Government spin doctors would likely try and describe this as ‘tidal wave of support from the press’ for their policies. But we believe the public and this profession deserve some honesty. 👉 bda.org/news-and-opini…