Freedom of Information Act

Guide to the information published by The Royston Dental Practice

This Publication Scheme is a guide to information available from Mr Branislav Milijic under the Freedom of Information Act. Information covered by this scheme is only about the general dental services we provide under the National Health Service Act 2006.

Contact details for the practice:
Mr Branislav Milijic, BDS, 30 Kneesworth Street, Royston Herts SG8 5AB
01763 243268
info@theroystondentalpractice.co.uk

This guide outlines the classes of information of we publish, although the particular publications change as they are produced. A full list of our publications can be obtained from Mr Branislav Milijic, who is in charge of our scheme, in our patient information book at reception, or on our practice website:

www.theroystondentalpractice.co.uk

The guide will be regularly reviewed and be monitored for its effectiveness.

All publications are free unless otherwise indicated.

At The Royston Dental Practice we hold information that is regularly reviewed, retained or disposed of in accordance with NHS rules and guidance. The following is an outline of how we categorize that information.

Class1 - Who we are and what we do

Mr Branislav Milijic, Dentist, Male, Full Time
GDC Number 60717 since 1985
Ms Nuala King, Dentist, Female, Part-time
GDC Number 62251, since 1987
Mrs Sandie Kowkabzadeh, Dental Therapist, Female, Part-time,
GDC Number 10513, since 19
Mrs Viv Williams, Dental Hygienist, Female, Part-time
GDC Number 1931, since 1979

Class 2 – Financial Information
Information on NHS funding is available from Mr Branislav Milijic

We have information about:
- NHS fees
- Entitlement to exemption from NHS dental charges
- Our private fee scale

No charge.

Class 3 – How we are doing

Practice Inspection - The date and conclusions of our last practice inspection are available by asking Mr Branilsav Milijic

No charge

Class 4 – How we make decisions
As a small business, formal records of management decisions are not normally recorded. However, any changes in the provision of NHS services would be incorporated into an updated patient information leaflet, which can be obtained from reception. We may also notify patients by notices in our reception area.

No charge.

Class 5 – Our policies and procedures

- Quality assurance
- Health and safety policy
- Infection control
- Data protection
- Confidentiality policy
- Complaints procedures
- Equal opportunities policy

 A copy of these policies can be obtained from Mr Branislav Milijic.

No charge.

Class 6 – Lists and Registers
This information is not held.

Class 7 – The services we offer
We offer NHS care to children but adult patients are treated privately.

Information about the services we offer is available from our patient information leaflet and on our website. This information includes:

- Opening times.
- Arrangements for emergency care.
- Details of access to the practice for people with disabilities.
- Languages we speak.
- Information about care and treatment available at the practice.