Scottish Government is clear the NHS is on an ‘emergency footing’ during the current COVID-19 outbreak and that providing routine dentistry ‘as normal’ is no longer sustainable. Please read full letter from Tom Ferris, Chief Dental Officer This Memorandum provides information and guidance to independent contractors, (dentists and dental bodies corporate) providing NHS General Dental […]
Visits to Care Homes for Non-Urgent Services – For circulation to Lothian and Borders
on 16th March 2020
For the attention of all dentists in the practice At present some care homes are controlling access to their facilities for non-urgent visitors. However it is important from our perspective that all domiciliary visits for routine dental care by GDS dental teams, PDS dental teams and ‘enhanced skill domiciliary care practitioners’ to people in supported […]
COVID-19 – IMPLICATIONS OF MOVE TO DELAY PHASE
on 16th March 2020
As we are now in the delay phase of our response to COVID-19 I want to update you on the changes in how we identify and manage potential cases of COVID-19. All symptomatic people to stay at home (self-isolate) from Friday 13 March All people with a new continuous cough and/or high temperature (37.8 degrees […]
COVID-19 – Signing of GP17 forms
on 16th March 2020
In light of the current situation regarding the outbreak of COVID-19, the Scottish Government and NHS Counter Fraud Services have advised that during this period there is no requirement for patients to sign GP17 paper forms or electronic signature pads. This is due to the potential mode of transition of coronavirus. Please note, when completing […]
Referral Form for Community COVID-19 testing
on 16th March 2020
Download the Referral Form for Community COVID-19 testing for Lothian. PRIMARY CARE COVID19 TEMPLATE FOR COMM TESTING
COVID-19 Community Testing Pathway for GP/LUCS In NHS Lothian
on 16th March 2020
GP’s/LUCS should make an assessment using the most up to date case definition and ensure the patient meets both the clinical and epidemiological criteria. Ideally this assessment should be made over the phone. If the patient is already in the practice or LUCS, follow the primary care guidelines and/or local LUCS pathway. (more…)
Scottish Dental Practice Committee Report 12 Feb 2020
on 16th March 2020
Please find the report for the meeting of the Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC) was held on Wednesday 12 February 2020 at the BDA Scotland office. SDPC 12 Feb 2020 Report
Coronavirus Poster for building entrance
on 15th March 2020
Please download the following PDF poster for your Building Entrance.
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
on 13th February 2020
If you have a cough, or fever, or shortness of breath and have been to any of these places in the last 14 days: China, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, Macau Stay indoors and phone your GP or NHS 24 (111) for advice If you have been to Wuhan, or […]
Emergency Out of Hours Cover for the May 2020 Public Holiday
on 11th December 2019
For the attention of dental practices in the City of Edinburgh, East and Midlothian Only As several practices have already enquired, I write to confirm that the out of hours service for dental emergencies will operate on the first Monday in May 2020 – ie 4 May 2020 – and not on Friday 8 May […]