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Just in case killkenny reads this , then please note the symbols at the beginning and end of the text "IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF NHS DENTAL CARE IN WALES. This is a very long, but important post. Please take the time to read it and share with others. Everyone should have the opportunity to have their say. We hope the explanation below is helpful and encourage you to have your say in the WELSH GOVERNMENT’S PUBLIC CONSULTATION. Please share. This is EVERYONE’S NHS 🦷 • Like most dental practices in Wales, we are an independently owned business. • No part of the building or otherwise is owned by the NHS. We are not employed by the NHS. We provide NHS Dental Services on a contractual basis. • Talbot Street Dental Surgery has been providing NHS care since the 1970s, and has continued to do so under the current owners since 2014. • We are not obliged to provide NHS care and can return our NHS contract should we wish. • The current NHS dental contract in Wales is far from ideal for dental practices or for patients. • The Welsh Government are to introduce a new NHS dental contract in Wales from April 2026 - details of which are below: The Welsh Government has announced proposed reforms to NHS Dental Services in Wales, set to begin in April 2026. As part of this process, there is a public consultation period which ends on 19th June, 2025. This provides a valuable opportunity for patients, dental professionals, and the wider community to share their views and help shape the future of NHS dental care. While these proposed changes are intended to improve access and efficiency within the NHS dental system, there are aspects of the new contract that raise concerns among dental professionals. We believe it’s important for our patients to understand what is being discussed and how it could potentially impact your dental care. What These Changes Could Mean for You • No formal patient registration: Once your oral health is considered stable, you may be referred to a central Dental Access Portal until it’s time for your next check-up in 18–24 months. • Limited availability at recall: Due to capacity constraints, routine preventative appointments might be extended beyond the current recommended timeframes. • Rotating care model: You may be assigned to different dental practices for your next course of treatment. While this model is aimed at increasing access, it could affect continuity of care and the opportunity to build long-term trust with a single dentist. Dentists believe this could well signal the end of the hight street Family Dental Practice. YOU WILL BE ON AN NHS WAITING LIST AND COULD BE WAITING A LONG TIME (WHEN YOU GET TO THE TOP OF IT) FOR YOUR NEXT CHECK-UP. YOU COULD BE SENT TO ANY DENTAL PRACTICE AND NOT NECESSARILY THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN ATTENDING FOR YEARS. • Data sharing limitations: At this stage, there are no provisions for sharing notes or x-rays between practices, which may impact continuity and personalized care. IF SENT TO ANOTHER PRACTICE, YOU WILL BE STARTING FROM SCATCH EVERY TIME. THE PRACTICE WILL NOT HAVE ANY OF YOUR DENTAL HISTORY. • No additional funding announced: Without increased investment from Welsh Government, expanding access to new patients could lead to reduced availability for those currently receiving care. LOYAL, EXISTING PATIENTS WILL LOSE OUT. • Fee changes: NHS treatment fees for paying patients may increase under the new model. IT MAY COST MORE FOR PATIENTS WHO PAY FOR THEIR NHS CARE. What These Changes Could Mean For Dental Practices • The proposed contract introduces new expectations, including achieving 40% activity in the first six months, which may be challenging for some practices. • The funding structure has not been updated to reflect rising service costs, which could influence whether practices remain within the NHS or transition to private care. YOUR PRACTICE WILL FIND IT CHALLENGING TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE NHS CARE AND MAY DECIDE TO STOP PROVIDING NHS SERVICES. • Limitations around data sharing and patient continuity may affect how practices deliver long-term care. Your Voice Matters This consultation is a critical opportunity for everyone—patients, dental teams, and community members—to contribute feedback and help shape a new NHS Dental Service that works for all. We strongly encourage you to get involved and make your voice heard by participating in the consultation process. Have your say by responding to the consultation. You can access the consultation document using this link. There is a questionnaire at the end of the document that you can fill in online, or you can fill in the survey in the document and send by email to HSS-PrimaryCareMailbox@gov.wales or download and post to Primary and Community Care Division – Dental Policy Branch, Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ "
"My friend runs a small cafe in West Wales . Due to Welsh Labour increasing business rates on hospitality businesses ( they remain unchanged in England ) his business rates are increasing from £12000 to £19000! On top of this he has to find an additional £3000 for Labour’s national insurance hike and another £3000 for minimum wage increases . His profit last year was £25000 so unless he increases his charges his projected profit for this year is reduced to £12000. He works from 6am to 6pm 6 days a week. I feel sorry for him as he works so hard but I’ve told him it just isn’t worth running a business in socialist run Wales ".
"British taxpayers are now subsidising Chinese steel. We’re not saving Scunthorpe — we’re funding our own industrial collapse. They shut down British coal. Now they import it from Japan. They shut down North Sea gas. Now they import it from the US. Who exactly is this government working for? "
I see that the government are not going to insist on a national enquiry but will leave it to local councils to look into the national scandal which has been the abuse of young white girls , which imo is a disgrace in itself considering the collusion of some police officers and officials.
Closed due to a fire , was it the work of the FWA , I remember they tried to blow up a transformer way back in the 60's to try and stop Capel Celyn being flooded to create a dam .
I've just seen a BBC report on how the Irish Republic deal with illegal immigrants coming in from the north. they have at certain crossing points into the republic vehicle checks and in which when if unable to prove their status the occupants are returned to the north the same day , no fuss ,no issues , so why are we in the UK obliged to spend hundreds of millions on those who shouldn't be here . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24x47qp8no
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