1 Apologies, Tom Cobley, David Tehrani. Pawel Kiertz .Saranya Sathyamurthy. Jeremy Moore

Minutes of LDC Committee Meeting held at RNLI College Poole on 14 th November 2017 at 1915 for refreshments--- commencing @1945

1 Apologies, Tom Cobley, David Tehrani. Pawel Kiertz .Saranya Sathyamurthy. Jeremy Moore.

2 Non apologies.-----, M Shahi, Reg Yeow.

3 Kevin Brown Chairman--- Opened the meeting and welcomed four observers to the meeting. Amy Roberts having attended a number of meetings expressed an interest in being co-opted onto the Committee. This was duly approved.

4 Minutes of the last meeting approved and signed. No matters arising not dealt with later.

5 The Chairman mentioned there was no Wessex area team report. Sarah Jackson reported at length on the Dental Commissioning Group meeting. Amongst several points raised the new Referral System was considered. Significant discussion and input from Committee Members present. Jan Mamek mentioned that recording of proceedings with the Area Team was not now taking place. Some discussion on this matter ensued. One of the observers present mentioned several problems with UDA’s and staff vaccinations etc. In discussion it was mentioned that the LDC had been reasonably successful on a number of occasions in dealing with the Area Team. The Chairman reported briefly on the recent joint LDC and LDN meetings. Clawbacks, IFR and the Vanguard System were mentioned

6 Paul Kelly—GDPC-- Had circulated a comprehensive report but nevertheless expanded on several relevant points. He mentioned new elections were taking place. Questions were answered.

7 PASS Scheme-- Sarah Jackson------No new cases to be dealt with.

8 Treasurers Report---Nick Copp reported the balance at present was some £127,000 The situation was broadly the same as last year. The Clark reported that Hampshire and IOW LDC had agreed on a Levy Reduction from .3% to .27%. The Dorset LDC has previously agreed to this so this decision will be duly reported for action by NHS Wessex. It was agreed that this years Expenses Claim for members would be the Guild Rate of £285 per Session and £.60 mileage. The special LDC Meeting attendance will remain at £50. A suggestion by the Treasurer that the LDC should fund a coach to next years BDA Conference in Birmingham was considered and the Clerk was to email local Dentists to ascertain a level of interest.

9 Reports from other meetings----None-

10 Correspondence---- None

11 Any Other Business----- Facebook--- Sara reported it was “happening”! It was agreed to have an “Agenda Item” at meetings concerning attendance at relevant NHS meetings. The Clerk was to forward notice of “intention to attend” to meetings amongst the Executive. The possibility of employing a Touch Typist to attend relevant Liaison and LDN meetings was considered, subject to the Area Team approval. It was agreed to ask Kevin Lewis of Dental Protection to speak at the AGM in March. Jonathan Mynors/Wallis and/or Paul Kelly to deal with. It was agreed that next year’s LDC meetings would continue to be held at the RNLI and the Clerk was instructed to book the relevant dates. Members will be duly informed.

12 Date of the next meeting— TBA January 2018 Meeting closed 2145 p.m. Certificates of CPD Attendance were distributed (Hospitality/Fellowship at the Bar followed!)

Chairman------