This thread tracks the policy, regulatory and contractual reform of NHS dentistry in England — covering the dental contract reform programme, annual patient-charge uplifts under the NHS Act 2006, CQC regulation of dental providers under the 2008 Regulated Activities regime, and parliamentary scrutiny of access and workforce.
Why linked: 2026 amendment to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Regulated Activities Regulations updates the CQC regime within which dental providers operate.
These Regulations amend the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”).
Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services and Dental Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations amend the National Health Service (General Dental Contracts) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3361) (“the GDS Contracts Regulations”), the National Health Service (Personal Dental Services Agreements) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3373) (“the PDS Agreements Regulations”) and the National Health Service (Dental …
Why linked: Filled the "A 2026 dental charges uplift SI (successor to SI 2025/310)" gap via web research
SI 2026/265, made 9 March 2026, uplifts NHS dental patient charges in England from 1 April 2026 by approximately 1.66% (Band 1: £27.40→£27.90; Band 2: £75.30→£76.60; Band 3: £326.70→£332.10). It is the direct successor to SI 2025/310, which it cites …
Why linked: Gov.uk consultation outcome page for the NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms — direct artefact of the December 2025 Government Response.
This consultation seeks views on proposals on quality and payment reforms for NHS dentistry in England.
Why linked: Filled the "A published Government Response to the Public Accounts Committee report 'Fixing NHS Dentistry'" gap via web research
Government departments respond to the Public Accounts Committee reports through a Treasury minute.
Why linked: Welsh Government consultation outcome (27 Mar 2025) on reform of NHS general dental services — adjacent UK comparator on the same reform agenda.
We are seeking your views on proposals to reform the NHS dental services (GDS) contract in Wales. Also the potential effects for patients and dentists arising from the changes.
Why linked: Duplicate entry for SI 2025/310.
These Regulations amend the National Health Service (Dental Charges) Regulations 2005 (“the 2005 Regulations”). The 2005 Regulations specify the amounts of patient charges levied for NHS dental treatments in England.
Why linked: Duplicate corpus entry for SI 2025/310 (NHS Dental Charges Amendment Regulations 2025) — the live operationalising instrument for 2025/26 charges.
These Regulations amend the National Health Service (Dental Charges) Regulations 2005 (“the 2005 Regulations”). The 2005 Regulations specify the amounts of patient charges levied for NHS dental treatments in England.
Why linked: The statutory instrument implementing the 2025-26 patient charge uplift is the primary legislation underpinning the annual charges mechanism.
These Regulations amend the National Health Service (Dental Charges) Regulations 2005. The 2005 Regulations specify the amounts of patient charges levied for NHS dental treatments in England.
Why linked: Duplicate registration of the 2025 Regulated Activities amendment SI; confirms the predecessor SI on the thread.
These Regulations amend the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”).
Why linked: SI 2025 — Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025; immediate predecessor to SI 2026/495.
These Regulations amend the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”).
Why linked: Gov.uk consultation outcome (Dec 2024) on changes to regulations relating to the CQC — direct lifecycle artefact.
The government seeks views on proposals to amend regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Why linked: Filled the "Dentistry workforce strategy and training pipeline" gap via web research
In response to: Proposal for a 'tie-in' to NHS dentistry for graduate dentists
Why linked: Previous-cycle dental contract amending SI (2024) — predecessor instrument to SI 2026/265 in the same series.
These Regulations amend the National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3361) (“the GDS Contracts Regulations”), the National Health Service (Personal Dental Services Agreements) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3373) (“the PDS Agreements Regulations”) and the National Health Service …
Why linked: Filled the "NHS recovery plans and access targets for dentistry" gap via web research
A national plan for NHS dentistry services in England.
Why linked: Filled the "NHS Long Term Plan and dental access commitments" gap via web research
In response to: Our plan to recover and reform NHS dentistry
Why linked: Cited by workspace synthesis
These Regulations confer an additional function on the Care Quality Commission (“the Commission”), namely to provide training, guidance and support to certain bodies and individuals.
Why linked: Post-implementation review of the regulations relating to the CQC — direct evidence base for the regulated-activities regime governing dental providers.
We're seeking feedback from all providers of a regulated activity that are registered with the Care Quality Commission in England on regulations made under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Why linked: PQ proceeding referencing temporary exemption for sporting and cultural events at associated premises (Apr 2025) — directly on the SI 2026/495 issue.
These Regulations, which apply to procedures within children’s social care in Northern Ireland amend certain Regulations made under the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987, the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, the Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvement and Regulation) …
Why linked: Gov.uk Nov 2021 consultation response on the 2014 Regulated Activities Regulations — pairs with candpk 5137.
Gov.uk Nov 2021 consultation response on the 2014 Regulated Activities Regulations — pairs with candpk 5137.
In response to: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: extension of…
Why linked: Gov.uk Nov 2021 consultation on extending the 2014 Regulated Activities Regulations — lifecycle anchor for the regime CQC dental providers sit within.
A consultation to gather views on the extension of the expiry date of the regulated activities regulations 2014.
Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
In response to: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: extension of…