What is the Practice Improvement Grant for a New Vocational Training Practice?
Payment is made to a dentist who is a new trainer, where
NHS Education for Scotland has determined that the practice requires improvements to meet vocational training standards.
How do I claim for the Practice Improvement Grant for a New Vocational Training Practice?
You can download the GP220 claim form or request it from your local
NHS Board.
For full details on the qualifying criteria, see below:
| Form |
Paid |
Payment Duration |
Maximum payment |
| GP220 |
As appropriate |
Not applicable |
Up to £10,000.00 (invoices of work required) |
Criteria:
1) No dentist has provided vocational training at the premises during the 5
years prior to applying;
2) dentist has been assessed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) as suitable to
become a trainer, pending improvements to the practice;
3) grant only for items identified by NES as needing upgrading;
4) receipts are required for improvements made;
5) surgery must continue to be used for vocational training or for General
Dental Services (GDS) for 3 years; and
6) multiple claims can be made for practices with more than 1 Vocational
Trainee (VT) as long as each VT has their own room at the practice and that
NES have approved improvements to all rooms. |
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