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Tom King

@Policy_Tom

Head of Policy and Research, @thebda

My own views Katılım Mayıs 2022
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BDA@TheBDA·
Action was trailed to the press... But today's Spring Statement offered not a single a word on reform of Plan 2 loans, that have left a generation of our members drowning in debt. bda.org/news-and-opini…
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A generation of dentists are now facing debts many will never repay. Read our open letter to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting on why we need urgent reform of Plan 2 loans. bda.org/news-and-opini…
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Years of austerity and failed contracts have seen shameful inequalities widen, warns @ShivPabary These latest tweaks are welcome. But we need fundamental reform to make NHS dentistry a place where young dentists would choose to build a career👉 bda.org/news-and-opini…
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BDA@TheBDA·
At Downing St this morning. The crisis in NHS dentistry was made in Westminster. And it can be solved in Westminster. ‘DIY’ dentistry is a stain on this nation. Reform is promised, but change has to start at the Treasury. With sustainable funding to restore care to millions.
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Shiv Pabary@ShivPabary·
Good to meet Minister for Care @SKinnock this afternoon. Top of the agenda: fundamental reform of NHS dentistry. We all want to move forward, at pace. But after a generation of savage cuts to this service we need honesty about the difficult choices ahead. @TheBDA
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BDA@TheBDA·
This World Mental Health Day, we deliver findings and set out next steps to support and protect dental teams facing violence and abuse. Read our full blog highlighting the impact on the Community Dental Services here: bda.org/news-and-opini…
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Ever considered a career in dental public health? Two of our consultant members, Siobhán Grant and Kate Taylor-Weetman about what they love about their jobs and the challenges they face. Read @The_BDJ: nature.com/articles/s4141…
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Today's @DailyMirror editorial. Savage cuts have pushed practices to the brink, and left millions unable to access the care they need. It’s simple economics. With NHS dentistry the Government will get what it pays for. Sign here if you agree you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fund…
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As expanded supervised toothbrushing rolls out this autumn, @zmarshman and colleagues share what oral healthcare teams in dental practices need to know about the programmes nature.com/articles/s4140…
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Given the obvious challenges, why do dentists continue to work for the NHS? My team has conducted research into dentists' motivations and the push-pull factors at play nature.com/articles/s4141…
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BDA@TheBDA·
"I cannot understand why the UK Government has chosen to remove key dental care professions from eligibility for the skilled worker visa from July 2025," says 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Health Minister @jenni_minto. We can't understand it either. Our dental services don't need this unforced error.
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There is still no news about the GDP contract uplift in England for 2025/26. The BDA is calling for the Government to confirm and implement the uplift without further delay bda.org/news-and-opini…
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BDA@TheBDA·
England: UDA contract changes are on the table. We’ve worked to secure improvements - now it’s time to make your voice count. Review the details and share your views: bda.org/representation…
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@drnish35 Such a captivating speaker. Very sad news.
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Nishma Sharma@drnish35·
Devastated to hear of the loss of Kevin Lewis, one of the wittiest, most intelligent and insightful members of our profession. We have lost a truly unique soul 😓🙏🏽
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BDA@TheBDA·
England: The Government’s proposed changes to the UDA contract are now open for consultation. We’ve been working to secure improvements - now it’s your turn to shape the future. Have your say: bda.org/representation…
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Thanks to @TheGreenParty co-leader @AdrianRamsay MP for calling for sustainable funding for a service on the brink. Reality is underspends in NHS dentistry have plummeted, but this crisis is still with us. Govt can't restore care to millions without ending chronic underfunding.
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We've set out the @TheBDA's detailed views on proposed changes to the current NHS contract. In short: Meaningful improvements, not the final destination. bda.org/representation…
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BDA@TheBDA·
Open to all dentists and dental team members – BDA members and non-members welcome. bda.org/learning/cours… Can’t attend live? The session will be recorded and added to our on-demand webinar catalogue a few days later. #NHSdentistry  4/4
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