Scottish Dental Association (SDA) engagement: FOI release

Information requested

Access to information held by the Scottish Government’s Health and Social Care Directorate regarding its engagement with the Scottish Dental Association (SDA), available at https://thescottishdentalassociation.co.uk, covering the period from 1 July 2020 to the present.

1. Copies of any email or written correspondence between Scottish Government officials and representatives of the SDA during the timeframe noted.

2. Meeting minutes, agendas, or internal briefing materials that reference the SDA’s input, concerns, or representations in relation to:

• NHS dental services,
• dental policy consultations, or
• workforce planning.

3. Formal submissions, position papers, or written responses received from the SDA concerning:

• the dental remuneration framework,
• NHS dental reform, or
• other policy areas affecting dental services in Scotland.

To clarify:

• This request is restricted to non-personal, policy-level information only.
• I am not seeking any patient-identifiable information or personal health data.
• Where necessary, I am happy to receive appropriately redacted documents in accordance with data protection legislation.
• If any part of this request would benefit from clarification or narrowing, I would welcome your assistance under your Section 15 duty to advise and assist.

Response

I can advise that the attached material is available in response to the three topics requested above.

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FOI 202500462590 - Information released - Annex

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