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02/12/2010

Consumer affairs with Winifred Robinson. The Coalition Government is pushing for a complete overhaul of the dental contracts system.

Consumer affairs with Winifred Robinson. In the the next few weeks proposals will be announced by the Government for the piloting of a new dentistry contract. The current contract, which was introduced in 2006, has been widely criticised by both the profession and the public. There are plans for dozens of NHS dental practices around the country to trial new ways to deliver services, improve patient access and test new ways of measuring quality.

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Chapters

  • Cold Weather

    Temperatures overnight will plunge to below zero in much of the UK and a lot of pensioners may be missing out on cold weather payments they could claim. Age UK explains who is entitled to them.

    Duration: 03:16

  • Hospital Care

    A new report by the Patients Association describes poor standards of care for some old people in hospital and calls for a shake up of the service.

    Duration: 08:52

  • Marketing

    We hear about a new report by the Office of Fair Trading which says it will no longer stand for traders using misleading or false pricing claims.

    Duration: 12:00

  • Dentistry

    The coalition government has announced an overhaul of the current much criticised dental contract. Pilots are about to begin to see if a better service can be achieved.

    Duration: 07:33

  • Housing

    We hear from people who may be affected by the coalition's decision to cap housing benefit and examine warnings that it may lead to an increase in homelessness.

    Duration: 06:26

  • Legal Ombudsman

    The new independent arbiter for complaints against lawyers is out and about consulting people on whether or not to name and shame lawyers. Is this best way forward?

    Duration: 06:35

Broadcasts

  • Thu 2 Dec 2010 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 2 Dec 2010 12:04
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW

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