The Commission of Human Medicines (CHM) has been asked to review the safety of ibuprofen in patients with COVID-19. The Commission on Human Medicines’ Expert Working Group on coronavirus (COVID-19) has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to establish a link between use of ibuprofen, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and contracting or […]
COVID-19 Easter Pharmacy Opening Hours
on 10th April 2020
COVID-19 Scotland financial support schemes 08.04.20 DoD update 9th April 2020 redeployment – Draft PCA(D)(2020)8 – COVID-19 – NHS Funding Support and Other Financial Support – Further Guidance – 9 April 2020 Redeployment questionnaire April 2020
Drugs for Management of Dental Problems During COVID-19 Pandemic
on 8th April 2020
This advice might change as new information becomes available. Please ensure that you are viewing the most recent version of this document by referring to www.sdcep.org.uk. (more…)
Easter OOH Service – AMENDED
on 7th April 2020
I’m writing to you to keep you up-to-date with dental care provision over the forthcoming Easter weekend in Lothian during the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
Practice checklist on closure
on 3rd April 2020
A set of checklists for practice closure and practice opening for 1 week or longer than 1 week. (more…)
COVID-19 – REVISED FINANCIAL SUPPORT MEASURES
on 3rd April 2020
This Memorandum provides further information to independent contractors (dentists and dental bodies corporate) on the revised financial support measures being put in place for those practices providing NHS General Dental Services (GDS). (more…)
Dental Financial Support Payment – Questions & Answers v1.0 – 02/04/2010
on 3rd April 2020
This document covers: Calculation of financial support payment, who the payment applies to and conditions of payment; Submission of claims; Information for contractors who have not been in practice in Scotland over the last 12 months, have moved practices, or in relation to maternity, paternity or sickness absence; Payment of allowances; and Other topics. (more…)
COVID-19 Update No 3
on 2nd April 2020
Content of this update: SDCEP guidance, Urgent care service, Remote prescribing, Analgesia advice, Antibiotic advice, Supporting the NHS / redeployment, PCA(D)(2020)7), Water safety in your practice, Your safety and wellbeing (more…)
COVID-19 speed read
on 31st March 2020
Financial Sustainability Measures for Independent Dental Practices, letter from Tom Ferris, Chief Dental Officer (more…)
Management of Acute Dental Problems During COVID-19 Pandemic
on 31st March 2020
This advice might change as new information becomes available. Please ensure that you are viewing the most recent version of this document by referring to www.sdcep.org.uk (more…)