25th September 2020
Download the NHS COVID-19 App
All are encouraged to download the NHS COVID-19 app as part of the NHS large scale coronavirus testing and contact tracing programme. The app will be used alongside traditional contact tracing to notify users if they come into contact with someone who later tests positive for coronavirus.
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24th September 2020
DTA Member Survey 2020
The annual DTA member survey is now open for responses prior to 22 November 2020. By participating, DTA members are in with a chance of winning a £100 Amazon voucher!
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24th September 2020
Chancellor outlines Winter Economy Plan
Rishi Sunak unveils government’s plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months.
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23rd September 2020
Dentists call for national effort to ‘stop the rot’ on child tooth decay
The Royal College of Surgeons report that rotting teeth remain the leading cause of hospital admission among five-nine year olds, new figures reveal.
22nd September 2020
Government extends support to stop business evictions this year
Commercial tenants will be protected from the risk of eviction until the end of 2020 helping businesses to protect jobs.
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14th September 2020
Acas advice: Shielding and vulnerable people
You can view advice related to Shielding and vulnerable people on the Acas website including: Shielding for extremely vulnerable people, Returning to the workplace after shielding, If someone's doctor advises them to stay at home and Discrimination and unfair treatment.
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10th September 2020
Acas advice: Flexible furlough and ending furlough
You can view advice related to flexible furlough and ending furlough on the Acas website including: Starting and ending furlough, Furlough letter templates, Flexible furlough agreements, Putting someone on furlough, Furlough agreements, Ending furlough and Changing an employment contract.
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8th September 2020
Updates to the Job Retention Scheme
From September 1, the government grant towards the employee wages will be reduced to 70%. From October 1, the government grant will be reduced again to 60%. View further details, including updates, making claims and employer contribution requirements on the government website.
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4th September 2020
The requirement for fallow time post Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP)
Information on the requirement for fallow time post Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP) is extracted from the Chief Dental Officer England letter dated 28/08/2020 (click 'read more'). This fallow time significantly reduces the number of appointments a clinician can offer to patients, and therefore also reduces the amount of work a dental laboratory will likely receive.
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3rd September 2020
Acas advice: Changing an employment contract
You can view advice related to changing an employment contract on the Acas website and also download a useful Varying an employment contract map designed for employers who are considering making changes to employee contracts and/or terms of conditions.
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2nd September 2020
Letter and SOPs from Chief Dental Officer England
Letter and SOPs from Chief Dental Officer Endland including information on the requirement for fallow time post Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP).
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2nd September 2020
The NHS are calling for individuals to take part in coronavirus research
Sign up to be contacted about taking part in approved UK coronavirus vaccine studies and joining the COVID-19 vaccine research registry.
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1st September 2020
British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) urge their members to support dental laboratories
The DTA continues to work with British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) to further raise awareness of the issues and concerns of our dental technologist members.
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1st September 2020
Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices
The coronavirus outbreak has caused some organisations to make redundancies, leaving experienced, work-ready apprentices without an employer. The government have launched the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices, which gives them the advice they need and helps them to find new opportunities.
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28th August 2020
Acas free webinars for employers
Acas experts run regular webinars on employment law topics and employment relations. They're free to join, you just need to register in advance.
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27th August 2020
FREE WEBINAR: Mental Health at Work
In these unprecedented times, it is essential that employers consider how they can support the mental health and wellbeing of their staff. Acas are offering free webinars ...
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26th August 2020
Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice
The government recently announced that they are introducing incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice. This support is available for any organisation, no matter the size or the sector.
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25th August 2020
Local restrictions: areas with an outbreak of coronavirus
The government website has a list of areas with additional local restrictions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Check for information on local authorities, what to do and how to manage the outbreak.
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24th August 2020
Microsoft 365 apps and services will no longer support Internet Explorer 11
Microsoft have announced that Microsoft 365 apps and services will no longer support Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11) by 17 August 2021.
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20th August 2020
Help calculating employees' wages if you're claiming through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The government have released guidance to help you calculate your employees' wages, National Insurance contributions and pension contributions if you're claiming through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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