Nigel Jones discusses NHS changes such as the 10-Year Health Plan and proposed dental contract reform and what they mean for dentistry.
In this episode of the In the Loupe podcast series, Nigel Jones, strategy director at Practice Plan, takes a closer look at the latest announcements from NHS England and what they could mean for the future of dentistry.
With the release of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, upcoming consultations on contract reform, and insights from the Health and Social Care Committee, there’s a lot for dental professionals to take in. These updates are important, but they can also be complex and time-consuming to unpack. Nigel has broken them down into clear, manageable insights, designed to help dentists quickly understand what’s changing and why it matters.
The episode explores some of the most pressing issues currently facing NHS dentistry: ongoing funding constraints, the increasing demand for urgent care, and a renewed focus on prevention, particularly for children. Nigel also discusses the proposed three-year NHS tie-in for dental graduates and the wider implications of contract reform, which continues to be a key concern for many in the profession.
‘Growing calls for increased investment to help restore NHS dentistry’
Drawing on perspectives from leading health organisations and Stephen Kinnock, minister of state at the Department of Health, Nigel offers a practical overview of the current landscape. He highlights both the challenges and the opportunities, including the growing calls for increased investment to help restore NHS dentistry to a more sustainable level.
This year, Practice Plan celebrates 30 years of welcoming practices into the family, helping them to grow profitable and sustainable businesses through the introduction of practice-branded membership plans.
If you’re considering your options away from the NHS and are looking for a plan provider who will hold your hand through the process at a pace that’s right for you, you can start the conversation with Practice Plan today by calling 01691 684165 or to book your one-to-one NHS to private conversation at a date and time that suits you, just visit practiceplan.co.uk/nhsvirtual.
If you’d like to find out more about introducing a plan, and how Practice Plan can help you, visit practiceplan.co.uk/nhs.
This article is sponsored by Practice Plan.
