What is Continuing Professional Development Allowance?
This is for dentists who have undertaken a post-graduate course approved by NHS Education for Scotland. CPD allowances are available to all dentists included on a dental list.
How do I claim for Continuing Professional Development Allowance?
You can obtain a copy of the GP214 claim form from your nearest NHS Education for Scotland Postgraduate Centre. Payments are abated, dependant on NHS percentage, and a maximum of 6 full sessions are paid per year.
For full details on the qualifying criteria, see below:
| Form |
Paid |
Payment Duration |
Maximum payment |
| GP214 |
As appropriate |
Not applicable |
£1386.60* per year |
Criteria:
1) Name on a dental list; and
2) earnings of at least £27,800.00 or NHS percentage of 90%.
*Additional payments apply: maximum additional payment for
remote island dentist = £2,773.20; maximum additional payment for
remote mainland dentist = £1,386.60 |
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