Watch back this on-demand recording where we’ll help you make sense of the upcoming NHS England contract changes. It’s a chance to hear from leading voices in the profession and understand what the updates could mean for you and your practice.
About the webinar
As NHS dental practices continue to face rising patient demand, constrained resources and persistent access challenges, many teams are calling for clearer guidance on how to navigate the evolving NHS contract.
This need has only intensified ahead of the confirmed contract changes that start to take effect from April 2026, alongside early discussions already underway about further updates next year and what more fundamental, longer‑term contract reform might look like.
This on-demand webinar explores the key elements of the updated NHS England contract, including:
- Urgent and unscheduled care expectations
- Updated pathways for higher‑needs patients
- Prevention‑focused updates
- Signals of longer‑term reform
- Practical implications for daily delivery and patient care.
To help the profession make sense of both the upcoming changes and the potential long-term developments, Nigel Jones is joined by Eddie Crouch and Len D’Cruz to break down the updates and discuss what they mean in practical, day‑to‑day terms for practice owners, clinicians and dental teams.
Whether you’re preparing for operational changes or simply want a clearer understanding of how these updates will impact your practice, this session aims to make the changes feel more manageable and easier to navigate.
Please note: This webinar focuses exclusively on NHS England contractual changes.
About the speakers
Nigel Jones is Practice Plan’s Strategy Director, and has been working in the dental sector for over 30 years.
He has a special interest in the development and future of NHS dentistry in the UK. His knowledge and passion for dentistry has led him to become a trusted voice, offering invaluable advice on how to strategically and successfully run a practice.
Eddie Crouch has been Chair of the British Dental Association (BDA) Principal Executive Committee since September 2020. Before that, he served as Deputy Chair between 2014 and 2020 and past Chair of Central Counties Branch of the British Dental Association.
He works in two practices in Birmingham and is Vice Chair of the Birmingham Local Dental Committee.
Len D’Cruz is a general dental practitioner, foundation trainer, author and practice owner and Head of BDA Indemnity.
He has more than 20 years’ experience as a dento-legal advisor supporting dentists with complaints, clinical and regulatory issues and clinical negligence claims. He is lead lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire teaching on the MA in Dental Law and Ethics.
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| Location | Date & Time | |
| On-demand webinar | Recorded 07/04/2026 |