8th February 2021
Essential workers and those prioritised for testing
Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested.
5th February 2021
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam opinion piece in The Sunday Telegraph
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam highlights the importance of continuing to follow the guidance, even after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.
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3rd February 2021
The Dental Professional's Guide to Mouthwash Use
Now, more than ever before, there is a need for us to take control of our own oral health. This means practising a proactive and preventive approach which combines regular dental attendance and a comprehensive and consistent home care routine.
3rd February 2021
Covid Vaccine Priority Letter
As essential members of the Dental Oral Health Care Team our understanding is that Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians do qualify within the JCVI's priority list for COVID-19 vaccination under the 'Health and Social Care' category.
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2nd February 2021
Professional Standards Authority consultation
DTA have received a letter from Alan Clamp, Chief Executive of the Professional Standards Authority, seeking feedback on how the Professional Standards Authority reviews the performance of the health and care professional regulators.
1st February 2021
HEE Apprenticeship Booklet
Health Education England have put together a guidance booklet aimed at primary care employers which provides useful hints and tips on how to start recruiting apprentices to your business.
1st February 2021
ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION (DTA)
What do our DTA Council members do for you? The DTA Council members are a group of qualified and experienced dental technologists who kindly give their time voluntarily for the love of their profession. Our team are committed to advancing standards within dental technology and ensuring that British dental technology is heard throughout the governments of the four countries of the UK.
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29th January 2021
DCP council members
The GDC is looking for DCP GDC registrants to apply to be a member of the GDC Council.
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29th January 2021
Avoid Vaccine Fraud
Criminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them to hand over cash or financial details. They are sending convincing-looking text messages letting people know they are eligible for the vaccine or phoning people directly pretending to be from the NHS, or local pharmacy.
28th January 2021
Providing apprenticeships during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 4 January 2021 confirming a new national lockdown a new version of the Apprenticeship Programme response to COVID-19 has been published.
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27th January 2021
How to treat certain expenses and benefits provided to employees during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out about taxable expenses and benefits when they are paid to employees because of coronavirus and how to report them to HMRC.
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26th January 2021
COVID-19: Regulators’ joint statement and new GDC supplementary advice
The chief executives of statutory regulators of health and social care professionals have issued a statement in relation to how they have, and will continue to, regulate in light of COVID-19.
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25th January 2021
Save the date: The impact of COVID-19 on dentistry live online event
GDC's next live online event is being held from 5pm-7pm Tuesday 23 February 2021. With a range of external contributors, GDC will be answering your questions and discussing some of the key themes emerging from their research and engagement programme on the impact that COVID-19 has and, continues to have, on dentistry.
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22nd January 2021
Avoid Brexit fraud
The changes in regulation and requirements could give fraudsters an opportunity to exploit new scams and cybercrime. These tips could help you stay ahead of them.
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21st January 2021
Guidance for those who provide unpaid care to friends or family
The government has issued guidance for anyone in England who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who, due to a lifelong condition, illness, disability, serious injury, a mental health condition or an addiction, cannot cope without their support.
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20th January 2021
BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand (22 - 26 March 2021)
BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand will shine a spotlight on the latest developments and innovations that can support the UK dental profession today and safeguard practices for the future. Filling the void of no physical events.
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19th January 2021
ACAS: Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees
ACAS have issued the following updates and resources for employers and employees:
18th January 2021
Rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
UK government announces a rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage from April 2021. For the first time, the National Living Wage will apply to 23 and 24 year olds.
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18th January 2021
Business interruption insurance test case
The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA)s business interruption insurance test case.
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12th January 2021
Upcoming Self Assessment Deadline and Support
If you are a sole trader, in a business partnership, or run a limited company, you need to report self-employed income for 2019-20 and pay your tax bill by 31 January 2021. If you think you will struggle to pay your tax bill by 31 January, you can pay in instalments over the next 12 months. Read about how to set up Time to Pay with HMRC.