Recent Correspondence

Updated: 26th November 2024

2024

Update to NI GDS Levy Fund (Dated: 04-06-24)

Appendix 1: Letter from HSCB – Proposed Changes to the NIGDS Levy Fund (Date: 12.02.20)

Letter from Michael Donaldson, SPPG – RE: Process for Termination of a Continuing Care or Capitation arrangement (Dated: 09-05-24)

WCA966 (revised May 2024) – (Word Format) & WCA966 (revised May 2024) – (PDF Format)

Letter from Michael O’Neill, General Dental & Ophthalmic Services – RE: General Dental Services Investment 2024/25 – Re-issue with correction to Annex A (Dated: 07-05-2024)

Letter from Michael O’Neill, General Dental & Ophthalmic Services – RE: General Dental Services Investment 2024/25 (Dated: 02-05-2024)

Letter from Michael Donaldson, SPPG – RE: Out of Hours Arrangements for Emergency Dental Care Spring Holidays 2024 (Dated: 08-02-24)

HSS(MD) 02/2024 – Seasonal Influenza Vaccination offer to all 50-64 year olds and all Health & Social Care Workers. (Dated: 17-01-24)

Letter from Michael Donaldson, Primary Care – RE: 2023/24 Dental Health Survey of 5 year old children. (Dated: 04-01-24)

2023

Letter from Michael Donaldson, SPPG – RE: Expression of Interest for Participation in PUPAS PDS Pilot (Dec 2023).  Please see the below reference material linked to this Pilot. (Dated: 30-11-23)

• Appendix 1 – Service Specification
• Appendix 2 – Sample Claim Form
• Appendix 3 – HSC R2 Application Form
• Appendix 4 – Expression of Interest Application Form

Letter from Joe Brogan, Primary Care – RE: Closure of the Northern Ireland Medicine Governance Website.  (Dated: 16-11-23)

Dental News, September 2023 – Update from HSC Pensions Services (Dated: 09-23)

Medicines Notification: Class 4 Medicines Defect Information – Palmolive (U.K.) Limited, Duraphat 5000ppm Fluoride Toothpaste (51g), PL 00049 0050 (Dated: 07-09-23)

Letter from Claire Hamilton, BSO – RE: Use of BSO Interpreting Services (Dental Practices) (Dated: 31-08-23)

Letter from Michael Donaldson re Cessation of Paper Schedules 3 October 2023

Letter from Michael Donaldson, SPPG, RE: Resolution of the technical issues with EDI Claim Submissions (09.02.23)

Letter from Michael Donaldson, SPPG, RE: Enhanced Dental Access & Prevention of Dental Decay in Children (0 – 10 years) in Northern Ireland

Reference material for Enhanced Dental Access & Prevention of Dental Decay in Children (0 – 10 years) in Northern Ireland is available :

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Revenue Grant Scheme 2021/22

Letter from Michael Donaldson, HSCB, RE: Revenue Grant Scheme (RGS) for GDS Dental Practices 2021/22 (January 2022)

Annex 1 – Revenue Grant Scheme (RGS) Application Form (docx) 2021/22 (January 2022)

Annex 2 – Revenue Grant Scheme (RGS) Priority Areas for Funding (January 2022)

Annex 3 – Ventilation in Dental Practices (January 2022)

2022

8th November 2022 – Letter to GDPs from Michael O’Neill – General Dental Services Update

7th June 2022 – Letter to GDPs From Michael Donaldson – Process For Termination of a Continuing Care or Capitation Arrangement

7th January 2022 – Letter to GDPs – General Dental Services Update

6th January 2022 – DoH Safety Alert – DSI-2021-010 – Rheovalves Needle Free Connector – Baihe Medical

2021

22nd October 2021 – Letter from Daniel Bartsch, GP, Dental and Ophthalmic Service Manager, RE: Claim for missed Item Code 3001 Payments for October 2021 Payment Cycle

7th October 2021 – Letter from Michael Donaldson, Head of Dental Services and Daniel Bartsch, GP, Dental & Ophthalmic Service Manager, RE: Advice on Submitting Claims for Item Code 3001

7th October 2021 –  Letter from Michael O’Neill, DoH, RE: PPE Funding for General Dental Practioners

24th September 2021 – HSS(MD) 69/2021 – COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Programme for Winter 2021/22

17th September 2021 – HSS(MD) 64/2021 – Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme 2021/22

11th August 2021 – Letter from Dental Payments Team, RE: Items of Service & COVID-19: Support Arrangements for 2021/22

9th August 2021 – Letter from Michael O’Neill, DoH, RE: COVID-19 Support Arrangements for 2021/22

6th August 2021 – HSS(MD) 56/2021 – Further Updated Advice from JCVI Regarding Children Aged 16 and 17 Years of Age

3rd August 2021 – HSS(MD) 54/2021 – Updated JCVI Advice RE: Children 12-17 Years of Age

2nd August 2021 – Letter from Michael Donaldson, Head of Dental Services, RE: Infection Prevention and Control Guidance

28th July 2021 – Letter from Ms Louise McMahon, Director of Integrated Care, RE: HSC Staff – COVID-19 Recognition Payment

23rd July 2021 – HSS(MD) 49/2021 – Fully Vaccinated Health & Social Care Staff Told to Self-Isolate as a Close Contact may be Permitted to Attend Work in Exceptional Circumstances

23rd July 2021 – HSS(MD) 47/2021 – Personal Protective Equipment and Heat: Risk of Heat Stress.

9th July 2021 –  HSS(MD) – 45/2021 –  EU Settlement Scheme – Access to Healthcare for EU, EEA and Swiss Citizens Resident in Northern Ireland by 31st December 2020

2nd July 2021 – Letter from Michael O’Neill, DoH, RE: COVID-19 Financial Support to NI General Dental Practitioners

7th May 2021 – USC Information for GDP

2020

26th March 2020 Letter From CMO RE Diamorpine Hydrochloride Powder For Reconstitution And Injection

14th October 2019 Information Brief What Does A Statutory Duty Of Candour Mean For Health And Social Care

9th October 2019 Letter From HSCB Re EU Exit

2nd October 2019 New BSO FPS Phone Number

2nd October 2019 Letter Re Withdrawal Of Hard Copy Schedules And HCN Phoneline

18th September 2019 – Letter to all GDPs re: Proposed changes to the NIGDS Levy Fund

11th September 2019 Letter From Department Of Health EU Exit Update

28th February 2019 Department Of Health EU Exit Operational Readiness Guide

18th September 2019 Letter To All GDPs Re Proposed Changes To The NIGDS Levy Fund

4th September 2019 – SQR-SAI-2019-051 (ASPHC) – Delayed Diagnosis of DKA and Type 1 diabetes

11th July 2019 MDS 737 Amendments To The Statement Of Dental Remuneration Corrected

14th May 2019 Letter To GDPs Regarding Use Of Patient ESignatures

12th February 2019 Letter To Practice Principles Re CCG EReferral Rollout

2018

3rd December 2018 Prior Approval Survey. 

11th September 2018 NICE Clinicial Guideline (CG) 64 – Adoption of Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme’s (SDCEP) implementation advice on antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis

9th April 2018 HSC Pensions Service Members Newsletter

27th March 2018 Letter from CDO to profession re: EU and UK Mercury Regulations

15th January 2018 Letter re: Flu Vaccination for Staff

2017

18th December 2017 HSCB Letter To GDPs Regarding Eligibility For Health Service Dental Treatment