BDA calls on government to extend NHS pension flexibilities to dentists

The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the government to extend greater NHS Pension flexibilities to dentists. Earlier this week the government announced proposals to give doctors greater flexibility over their NHS pensions. The move would give doctors more choice on the amount they want to contribute to their pensions, potentially saving on annual allowance tax charges. ‘Dentists hit by five-figure pension tax charges face the same choices as medical colleagues,’ BDA chair, Mick Armstrong, said. ‘With access problems to NHS dentistry mounting, government should not be giving colleagues any reason to do less. ‘It’s great Ministers have recognised the need for flexibility. ‘But no healthcare professionals should be left behind. ‘Failure to take a consistent approach risks opening

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