Dear colleague,
Re:Non-recurrent funding for activity outside of contracted hours
There has been some confusion about the patients that can be treated under this initiative, as well as the oral health assessment (OHA).
The commissioners have confirmed that patients can be seen who require stabilisation that will preclude more complicated treatment in the future, and accept that this may mean multiple visits in some cases.
With regard to the OHA, the commissioners are happy to provide clarity when assessing submissions received.
Although the deadline for submissions has passed, the commissioners have confirmed that the initiative is ‘evergreen’, and that submissions will still be considered during February and March 2022.
Consequently, if you find that you can entertain some 'outside of contracted hours' sessions within the next two months, you can still send a submission to england.dentaleast@nhs.net
OPGs
Please read the letter regarding OPG x-rays and see the list of Secondary Care Dental providers below:
Cambridge University Hospital Foundation Trust (Addenbrookes)
James Paget University Hospital NHS Trust
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn
ESNEFT East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust
Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Trust
Southend University Hospital Foundation Trust
Mid Essex Hospital NHS Trust
Kind regards,
Clint Foreman
(Asst. Sec. Essex LDC)