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Fans of the band, M People or the TV show Miranda, might be familiar with the headline to this blog. But, 20 years after Heather Small and co. released it as a song, it’s still a good question to ask – especially now. Pride isn’t a feeling we identify easily with and sometimes wouldn’t label… Read More
Deborah Bell chats to Julie King, Owner of Wetheral Dental Practice, about her approach to COVID-19. “After going into lockdown, like most other mainly private practices, I furloughed some of my team,. Since then those that remain have taken it in turns to go into the practice for a morning or afternoon to do telephone… Read More
Connie Hopper shares her thoughts on the importance of routine for good mental health. The great American novelist John Steinbeck is quoted as saying ‘there is comfort in routine’. And while sometimes breaking out of a routine can be refreshing, having one also provides some stability and security. When that routine disappears, and particularly when… Read More
I am a GDP in a fully private practice. We have seven surgeries, five dentists, a specialist periodontist, four hygienists, twelve dental nurses, three receptionists, a practice manager, book-keeper a gardener and a candlestick maker. We, like everyone else, have closed our doors, in our case on 20th March and I fully expect us to… Read More
We are all living in extraordinary times at the moment. The changes brought about by COVID-19 have been far-reaching and it’s hard to think of anything that hasn’t been impacted by the pandemic. Trying to run a business and deliver healthcare services during this time is about as challenging as it gets. At DPAS we’re… Read More
When it comes to making changes to improve the patient experience, they don’t always have to be big investments or grand gestures. There is a time and a place for making bigger changes, for example if your practice is in need of a full rebrand or refurbishment. However, sometimes just introducing small changes to what… Read More
