11.8 MF agreed to liaise the LDC feedback regarding the antibiotics prescribing MF percentage range back to the joint working group. 12 LDC Conference 12.1 GW explained that the next LDC Conference is being held in Birmingham on 8/9 June 2017. Two representatives are invited to attend from Somerset. GW asked if any of the members of the LDC wanted to attend the conference. Both GW and AL agreed to attend the LDC Conference. GW/AL 12 Any Other Business 12.1 The KIT Scheme (Maternity) 12.1.1 AL asked LS if The KIT Scheme still exists in Somerset. LS advised that the KIT Scheme has ceased to exist but Jane Moore still provides a back into Practice scheme as a form of informal support. AL agreed to liaise AL with Jane Moore. 12.2 Somerset Safe House 12.2.1 The LDC questioned whether the Safe House still has any trade and if the LDC require a representative within the scheme. LS was previously a representative on the Somerset Safe House but has since stepped down from this role. GW agreed to contact the organisers at the Somerset Safe GW House to confirm if representation is required. 12.3 Occupational Health 12.3.1 VS advised that a letter has been sent around from Occupational Health that the contract has been issued to a new Organisation commencing from 1 April 2017. 12.4 Replacement Retainers 12.4.1 GI advised there has been an issue with the local district hospital advising patients that the Practitioners can replace retainers. GI contacted the BSA who explained a Practitioner cannot claim for a retainer if they do not have a UOA contract. SA explained that normally the first retainer is free and then have to pay for the second breakage. MF has spoken to the Chair of the Orthodontic South-West, Joseph McGill, and they are going to agree a unified approach across the South-West regarding retainers. 13 Date of Next Meeting 13.1 The next Somerset LDC meeting was agreed to be held on Tuesday 13 June 2017 at The Hankridge Arms, Taunton at 19.30. EC will inform the EC LDC via email of the final meeting venue.
11.8 MF agreed to liaise the LDC feedback regarding the antibiotics prescribing percentage range back to the joint working group. MF 12 12.1 LDC Conference GW explained that the next LDC Conference is being held in Birmingham on 8/9 June 2017. Two representatives are invited to attend from Somerset. GW asked if any of the members of the LDC wanted to attend the conference. Both GW and AL agreed to attend the LDC Conference. GW/AL 12 12.1 12.1.1 12.2 12.2.1 12.3 12.3.1 12.4 12.4.1 Any Other Business The KIT Scheme (Maternity) AL asked LS if The KIT Scheme still exists in Somerset. LS advised that the KIT Scheme has ceased to exist but Jane Moore still provides a back into Practice scheme as a form of informal support. AL agreed to liaise with Jane Moore. Somerset Safe House The LDC questioned whether the Safe House still has any trade and if the LDC require a representative within the scheme. LS was previously a representative on the Somerset Safe House but has since stepped down from this role. GW agreed to contact the organisers at the Somerset Safe House to confirm if representation is required. Occupational Health VS advised that a letter has been sent around from Occupational Health that the contract has been issued to a new Organisation commencing from 1 April 2017. Replacement Retainers GI advised there has been an issue with the local district hospital advising patients that the Practitioners can replace retainers. GI contacted the BSA who explained a Practitioner cannot claim for a retainer if they do not have a UOA contract. SA explained that normally the first retainer is free and then have to pay for the second breakage. MF has spoken to the Chair of the Orthodontic South-West, Joseph McGill, and they are going to agree a unified approach across the South-West regarding retainers. AL GW 13 13.1 Date of Next Meeting The next Somerset LDC meeting was agreed to be held on Tuesday 13 June 2017 at The Hankridge Arms, Taunton at 19.30. EC will inform the LDC via email of the final meeting venue. EC
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