Jeremy Hunt

Government’s track record on self sufficiency ‘doesn’t inspire confidence’

The British Dental Association (BDA) has slammed the government on its commitment for ‘self sufficiency’ within the NHS. Health Secretary…

Dentistry

Government reshuffle means ‘no excuse for unfinished business’

The BDA has said there’s ‘no excuse for unfinished business’ with the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State…

Dentistry

BDA welcomes breakthrough in junior doctors contract row

The BDA has welcomed news of a provisional agreement between junior doctors and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Dentists employed in hospitals on…

Young Dentist

The blame game

Kevin Lewis uses the BDIA’s warnings over buying cheap dental equipment to warn the NHS about continuing to drive down…

Dentistry

Government announces a 5% hike in NHS dental charges

Jeremy Hunt was accused of sneaking out an inflation-busting hike in dental charges when MPs backs were turned. Fees will…

Dentistry

Price, cost and value

Kevin Lewis questions the possibility of a ‘free’ health service. The NHS is losing almost £1 billion each year due…

Dentistry

End to pay progression for NHS dentists

Dentists’ leaders are seeking urgent answers after the Health Secretary announced plans to axe annual pay progression – criticising it…

Dentistry

Jeremy Hunt announces a seven-day-week NHS

Jeremy Hunt has announced plans for a seven-day-week NHS in England during his speech at the King’s Fund recently. The Secretary…

Dentistry

GDC calls for action from Jeremy Hunt on unnecessary fitness to practise cases

Swift action to end unnecessary fitness to practise cases must be a priority for the new Government, the General Dental…

Dentistry

BDA calls for action on ‘unfinished business’ with the GDC

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on returning health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, to tackle ‘unfinished business’ on professional regulation.…

Dentistry