Private Practice Archives

21 Dec 2021 • Blog

We left the NHS behind and would never go back

Back in 2006, Burton Family Dental in Burton-on-Trent made the decision to leave behind the NHS for a life in private dentistry with the help of Practice Plan. As partner and dentist, Catriona Archer explains…

9 Dec 2021 • Blog, NHS

The confidence to make a move…

Deborah Parson, Practice Manager at Weobley Dental Surgery, explains the reasons behind their move from NHS dentistry to private, why they chose Practice Plan to support them through the process and how the move has…

18 Nov 2021 • Blog, NHS

Going private was the right decision for us!

Back in 2020, the team at Plumfield Dental Practice started to talk more seriously about converting from NHS to private dentistry. Previously the topic had been brought up in conversations, but they had never pressed…

17 Aug 2021 • Blog

Is it time to talk about leaving the NHS?

It’s a big decision. Talking it through with someone, safe in the knowledge that it doesn’t obligate you to do anything, can help you feel confident that it’s the right move for you. Especially if…

14 Jul 2021 • Blog, NHS

Are you ready to leave the NHS?

It’s been a hugely challenging time for all of us, but with the future landscape of the NHS looking changeable yet again, are you looking to take your practice in a different direction and convert…

2 Dec 2020 • Blog, NHS

Reopening after lockdown with a new business model

Donna Hall talks to Craig Walsh about why he decided to move away from the NHS and go membership-only after the practice reopened following lockdown… Donna: Why did you decide to move from being a…

16 Jan 2018 • Blog, NHS

Kerrie Hibbert explains why you should use a plan provider

Introducing a membership plan at the heart of your private practice will not only provide you with the security of a regular cash flow, but your patients with the best way to package their maintenance…

3 Aug 2015 • Blog, NHS

Is a move from NHS to private dentistry more viable than you think?

Making a move away from the NHS to a fully private practice is a proposition that many NHS contract holders find very attractive and yet, most choose to continue to accept the pressures they feel…

3 Jul 2015 • Blog, NHS

Why Go Private?

Josie Hutchings explores the potential benefits of private practice for you, your team, your patients and the business.

1 Nov 2013 • Practice Management

Building A Solid Foundation – What’s Your Strategy?

Nigel Jones, Sales Director at Practice Plan, discusses the shift in practice value and long-term business planning and how you can ensure you are on the right track.