Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 20
20
Accepted in Part
Ensure full consultation with professionals on potential graduate NHS dental tie-in policy.
Recommendation
Given the varying views expressed regarding a tie-in for new graduates into NHS dentistry, we urge NHS England and the Government to ensure full consultation with professionals and representative bodies, as they seek to explore the potential merit of such a policy, although its success depends on fundamental contract reform, and should be accompanied with a careers framework. (Paragraph 92) Integrated Care Systems
Government response summary AI-generated
The government partially accepts, committing to explore incentives like a tie-in as part of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and agreeing on the importance of a careers framework. They are working with NHSE to develop a career pathway and have implemented other dental system improvements and remuneration uplifts.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 13 December 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this recommendation. Read the response document ↗