AQW 31452/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the £2.5 million earmarked to mitigate the national insurance rise for General Dental Services.
Asked by Nuala McAllister MLA on 17 September 2025
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 17 September 2025
- Answer due by
- 22 September 2025
- Answered
- 23 September 20256 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
The £2.5 will be allocated to Dental Practices in proportion to the level of Health Service work they do. The payments will follow a similar schedule to Practice Allowance which is paid twice each year in November and April, based on Health Service earnings in the preceding six months.
Officials are working with the Business Service Organisation on the operational details of the proposed method of allocation. Once finalised these details will be shared with the British Dental Association in advance of the first payment.