@pinemartin63.bsky.social
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New ARF levels:
📈 £698 for dentists - up 12.4%
📈£108 for DCPs - up 12.5%
Increases come when at a time when every dentist is under pressure from the mounting cost of care.
Our regulator needs to justify how it uses every penny from a bill registrants have no choice but pay.
📈 £698 for dentists - up 12.4%
📈£108 for DCPs - up 12.5%
Increases come when at a time when every dentist is under pressure from the mounting cost of care.
Our regulator needs to justify how it uses every penny from a bill registrants have no choice but pay.
October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New ARF levels:
📈 £698 for dentists - up 12.4%
📈£108 for DCPs - up 12.5%
Increases come when at a time when every dentist is under pressure from the mounting cost of care.
Our regulator needs to justify how it uses every penny from a bill registrants have no choice but pay.
📈 £698 for dentists - up 12.4%
📈£108 for DCPs - up 12.5%
Increases come when at a time when every dentist is under pressure from the mounting cost of care.
Our regulator needs to justify how it uses every penny from a bill registrants have no choice but pay.
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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LoOk It'S hApPeNnInG
September 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
LoOk It'S hApPeNnInG
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At the BDA we want to see patients benefit from safe, effective, evidence-based treatment.
Powerful people wielding conspiracy theories will not change a clear scientific consensus.
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.
Powerful people wielding conspiracy theories will not change a clear scientific consensus.
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.
September 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
At the BDA we want to see patients benefit from safe, effective, evidence-based treatment.
Powerful people wielding conspiracy theories will not change a clear scientific consensus.
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.
Powerful people wielding conspiracy theories will not change a clear scientific consensus.
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.
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✂️Confirmed: A 3.55% pay award that won't begin to cover the soaring costs of care.
Here's everything you need to know about contractual uplifts for England.
👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-six-months-late-the-latest-pay-cut-from-government/
Here's everything you need to know about contractual uplifts for England.
👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-six-months-late-the-latest-pay-cut-from-government/
September 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
✂️Confirmed: A 3.55% pay award that won't begin to cover the soaring costs of care.
Here's everything you need to know about contractual uplifts for England.
👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-six-months-late-the-latest-pay-cut-from-government/
Here's everything you need to know about contractual uplifts for England.
👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/england-six-months-late-the-latest-pay-cut-from-government/
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"These scenes won't end until government keeps its promises," says @shivparbary.bsky.social
"The hurdle is going to be the Treasury."
"Unless you put in the adequate funding that's needed to reform the service, then I'm afraid we're going to have discussions like this again."
"The hurdle is going to be the Treasury."
"Unless you put in the adequate funding that's needed to reform the service, then I'm afraid we're going to have discussions like this again."
September 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"These scenes won't end until government keeps its promises," says @shivparbary.bsky.social
"The hurdle is going to be the Treasury."
"Unless you put in the adequate funding that's needed to reform the service, then I'm afraid we're going to have discussions like this again."
"The hurdle is going to be the Treasury."
"Unless you put in the adequate funding that's needed to reform the service, then I'm afraid we're going to have discussions like this again."
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AN EMERGENCY ALERT FOR GOVERNMENT
⏰This weekend saw hundreds queuing to access dental care.
⏰Unmet need for NHS dentistry now stands at 14 million.
⏰1 in 4 of those unable to to secure care attempt 'DIY' dentistry
We need fair funding and real reform.
⏰This weekend saw hundreds queuing to access dental care.
⏰Unmet need for NHS dentistry now stands at 14 million.
⏰1 in 4 of those unable to to secure care attempt 'DIY' dentistry
We need fair funding and real reform.
September 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
AN EMERGENCY ALERT FOR GOVERNMENT
⏰This weekend saw hundreds queuing to access dental care.
⏰Unmet need for NHS dentistry now stands at 14 million.
⏰1 in 4 of those unable to to secure care attempt 'DIY' dentistry
We need fair funding and real reform.
⏰This weekend saw hundreds queuing to access dental care.
⏰Unmet need for NHS dentistry now stands at 14 million.
⏰1 in 4 of those unable to to secure care attempt 'DIY' dentistry
We need fair funding and real reform.
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“It is hard to see how services in deprived areas will be improved unless funding for NHS dentistry is increased.”
Today's Guardian editorial.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/02/the-guardian-view-on-the-dental-divide-ministers-must-brush-up-their-policy-as-well-as-childrens-teeth
Today's Guardian editorial.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/02/the-guardian-view-on-the-dental-divide-ministers-must-brush-up-their-policy-as-well-as-childrens-teeth
September 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
“It is hard to see how services in deprived areas will be improved unless funding for NHS dentistry is increased.”
Today's Guardian editorial.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/02/the-guardian-view-on-the-dental-divide-ministers-must-brush-up-their-policy-as-well-as-childrens-teeth
Today's Guardian editorial.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/02/the-guardian-view-on-the-dental-divide-ministers-must-brush-up-their-policy-as-well-as-childrens-teeth
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@peterstefanovic.bsky.social, @carolvorders.bsky.social and 24 other public figures have put their names to our open letter to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, urging him to make the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England a #TurningPointForCancer. Sign the open letter here: cruk.ink/4fHgR6c
August 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
@peterstefanovic.bsky.social, @carolvorders.bsky.social and 24 other public figures have put their names to our open letter to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, urging him to make the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England a #TurningPointForCancer. Sign the open letter here: cruk.ink/4fHgR6c
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"Restoring care to millions and consigning 'DIY' dentistry back to the Victorian era won’t break the bank," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"But they will require sustainable investment."
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-defends-only-paying-35553849
"But they will require sustainable investment."
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-defends-only-paying-35553849
July 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"Restoring care to millions and consigning 'DIY' dentistry back to the Victorian era won’t break the bank," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social
"But they will require sustainable investment."
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-defends-only-paying-35553849
"But they will require sustainable investment."
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-defends-only-paying-35553849
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🚨The government has now admitted that overall funding for NHS dentistry is unlikely to be substantially increased. The current £3 billion budget for England is only enough to fund care for half the population - just think about that
🚨SHOCKING new data shows nearly 14 MILLION ADULTS unable to access NHS dentistry in England
Some forced to pull out their own teeth with pliers - thats not Victorian, it’s medieval!
I’m joining BDA in calling for an urgent & proportionate response to save NHS dentistry
youtu.be/VpcNJ4HIStc?...
Some forced to pull out their own teeth with pliers - thats not Victorian, it’s medieval!
I’m joining BDA in calling for an urgent & proportionate response to save NHS dentistry
youtu.be/VpcNJ4HIStc?...
🚨SHOCKING new data shows nearly 14 MILLION ADULTS unable to access NHS dentistry in England
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
July 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨The government has now admitted that overall funding for NHS dentistry is unlikely to be substantially increased. The current £3 billion budget for England is only enough to fund care for half the population - just think about that
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🚨Everyone with secondary breast cancer deserves #MoreTimeToLive and @breastcancernow.bsky.social
need your help to make that happen.
Please email your MP today and ask them to write to the Health Secretary to change the system. It only takes a moment 🙏
action.breastcancernow.org/email-your-m...
need your help to make that happen.
Please email your MP today and ask them to write to the Health Secretary to change the system. It only takes a moment 🙏
action.breastcancernow.org/email-your-m...
July 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🚨Everyone with secondary breast cancer deserves #MoreTimeToLive and @breastcancernow.bsky.social
need your help to make that happen.
Please email your MP today and ask them to write to the Health Secretary to change the system. It only takes a moment 🙏
action.breastcancernow.org/email-your-m...
need your help to make that happen.
Please email your MP today and ask them to write to the Health Secretary to change the system. It only takes a moment 🙏
action.breastcancernow.org/email-your-m...
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A leap in the dark could spell the end not just to continuity of care but NHS dentistry in Wales altogether.
Don't miss this chance to have your say👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/wales-rip-to-the-family-dentist/
Don't miss this chance to have your say👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/wales-rip-to-the-family-dentist/
June 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
A leap in the dark could spell the end not just to continuity of care but NHS dentistry in Wales altogether.
Don't miss this chance to have your say👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/wales-rip-to-the-family-dentist/
Don't miss this chance to have your say👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/wales-rip-to-the-family-dentist/
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"The share of NHS funding spent on dentistry has more than halved since 2010," warns @yasminqureshimp.bsky.social.
The Government has reiterated its commitment to reform and increasing access to care.
To succeed, reform must go hand in hand with sustainable funding.
The Government has reiterated its commitment to reform and increasing access to care.
To succeed, reform must go hand in hand with sustainable funding.
June 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"The share of NHS funding spent on dentistry has more than halved since 2010," warns @yasminqureshimp.bsky.social.
The Government has reiterated its commitment to reform and increasing access to care.
To succeed, reform must go hand in hand with sustainable funding.
The Government has reiterated its commitment to reform and increasing access to care.
To succeed, reform must go hand in hand with sustainable funding.
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Govt say it chooses investment over decline. That logic must be applied to NHS dentistry.
It’s no surprise this service is on its last legs, when its share of the pie has halved in a generation.
Today's settlement offers a chance to restore care to millions.
It can't be missed.
It’s no surprise this service is on its last legs, when its share of the pie has halved in a generation.
Today's settlement offers a chance to restore care to millions.
It can't be missed.
June 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Govt say it chooses investment over decline. That logic must be applied to NHS dentistry.
It’s no surprise this service is on its last legs, when its share of the pie has halved in a generation.
Today's settlement offers a chance to restore care to millions.
It can't be missed.
It’s no surprise this service is on its last legs, when its share of the pie has halved in a generation.
Today's settlement offers a chance to restore care to millions.
It can't be missed.
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The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Come & experience how good it feels to save lives.
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Come & experience how good it feels to save lives.
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Come & experience how good it feels to save lives.
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Come & experience how good it feels to save lives.
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
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🚨Just 2% of the population - under 800,000 people sustained the whole of England's blood supply over the past 12 months
The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
🚨Just 2% of the population - under 800,000 people sustained the whole of England's blood supply over the past 12 months
The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
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If the NHS had a million regular donors this would help keep stocks healthy and by donating blood you would truly be one in a million - So please Book an appointment or register today - it’s so easy to do
❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
If the NHS had a million regular donors this would help keep stocks healthy and by donating blood you would truly be one in a million - So please Book an appointment or register today - it’s so easy to do
❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
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🚨One million blood donors are needed to meet demand & avoid a ‘red alert' shortage, the NHS has warned
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done
Book an appointment or register today. You could be someone's lifeline ❤️🙏👇
www.blood.co.uk
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done
Book an appointment or register today. You could be someone's lifeline ❤️🙏👇
www.blood.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
🚨One million blood donors are needed to meet demand & avoid a ‘red alert' shortage, the NHS has warned
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done
Book an appointment or register today. You could be someone's lifeline ❤️🙏👇
www.blood.co.uk
Giving blood is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done
Book an appointment or register today. You could be someone's lifeline ❤️🙏👇
www.blood.co.uk
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Reforms in Wales could spell the end of the family dentist.
This unpopular & untested plan risks achieving the exact opposite of the Welsh Government's worthy sounding goals.
Ministers must avoid a leap in the dark that could destroy NHS dentistry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yqwy1yl8yo
This unpopular & untested plan risks achieving the exact opposite of the Welsh Government's worthy sounding goals.
Ministers must avoid a leap in the dark that could destroy NHS dentistry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yqwy1yl8yo
June 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Reforms in Wales could spell the end of the family dentist.
This unpopular & untested plan risks achieving the exact opposite of the Welsh Government's worthy sounding goals.
Ministers must avoid a leap in the dark that could destroy NHS dentistry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yqwy1yl8yo
This unpopular & untested plan risks achieving the exact opposite of the Welsh Government's worthy sounding goals.
Ministers must avoid a leap in the dark that could destroy NHS dentistry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yqwy1yl8yo
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It's 3 years today since Shell was given the go-ahead to drill for new gas at Jackdaw field. It was later ruled unlawful, but self-styled "green" chancellor Rachel Reeves made clear she doesn't care 👇
Repost if you agree Govt should make a break with fossil fuel polluters to make a safer future
Repost if you agree Govt should make a break with fossil fuel polluters to make a safer future
Reeves backs Jackdaw and Rosebank developments in North Sea #energysky
Reeves backs Jackdaw and Rosebank developments in North Sea
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas developments in the North Sea will go ahead despite a court ruling invalidating their approval.
The post Reeves backs Jackdaw and Rosebank developments in North Sea appeared first on Energy Voice.
dlvr.it
June 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It's 3 years today since Shell was given the go-ahead to drill for new gas at Jackdaw field. It was later ruled unlawful, but self-styled "green" chancellor Rachel Reeves made clear she doesn't care 👇
Repost if you agree Govt should make a break with fossil fuel polluters to make a safer future
Repost if you agree Govt should make a break with fossil fuel polluters to make a safer future
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Astronomy fans, this is for you!
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich (home to the Meridion Line and lots of other important astronomy stuff) is 350 years old this year, and the Sky At Night is doing a special programme on it all on June 9th. Well worth watching :)
www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich (home to the Meridion Line and lots of other important astronomy stuff) is 350 years old this year, and the Sky At Night is doing a special programme on it all on June 9th. Well worth watching :)
www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
May 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Astronomy fans, this is for you!
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich (home to the Meridion Line and lots of other important astronomy stuff) is 350 years old this year, and the Sky At Night is doing a special programme on it all on June 9th. Well worth watching :)
www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich (home to the Meridion Line and lots of other important astronomy stuff) is 350 years old this year, and the Sky At Night is doing a special programme on it all on June 9th. Well worth watching :)
www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
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"Reform won't work if there's no workforce left by the time it's finally introduced," says @chriswebbmp.bsky.social
This profession and the millions we treat need a clear timetable and a sustainable funding model.
This profession and the millions we treat need a clear timetable and a sustainable funding model.
May 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"Reform won't work if there's no workforce left by the time it's finally introduced," says @chriswebbmp.bsky.social
This profession and the millions we treat need a clear timetable and a sustainable funding model.
This profession and the millions we treat need a clear timetable and a sustainable funding model.
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When a 4% pay uplift isn’t a 4% pay uplift👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/a-paper-pay-rise-that-won-t-cover-mounting-cost-of-care/
May 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
When a 4% pay uplift isn’t a 4% pay uplift👉 https://www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/a-paper-pay-rise-that-won-t-cover-mounting-cost-of-care/