“A week is a long time in politics.” Harold Wilson UK Prime Minister 1964-70 & 74-76.
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Dental associates; workers or self-employed? The tide is turning…. from JFH lw
Laura Pearce, Senior solicitor at JFH law has written a an informative blog post on the changing position of associates in the eyes of HMRC. Since the Central London employment tribunal handed down its decision in the Uber case on 28th October 2016, the courts have been awash with claimants seeking to gain worker status.Continue reading “Dental associates; workers or self-employed? The tide is turning…. from JFH lw”
The Monday Morning Quote #423
On this day in 1964 Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment, during the Rivonia Trial Mr Mandela chose, instead of testifying, to make a speech from the dock and proceeded to hold the court spellbound for more than four hours. His speech, which was made at the beginning of the defence case, ended with theContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #423”
Peter Ward exposes the NHS(E)’s “Cunning Plan”
Nice editorial in the BDJ from BDA Chief Exec Peter Ward. HERE Edited highlights only Death by commissioning ….That master plan looks like a determined effort to wrest away NHS dental care from small autonomous units. That model that has been supplied by a legion of conscientious practitioners ever since the beginning of the NHS.Continue reading “Peter Ward exposes the NHS(E)’s “Cunning Plan””
The Monday Morning Quote #422
As The British & Irish Lions start their tour of New Zealand….. “Rugby has always been a game for all shapes and sizes. You have the superstars and the fast guys who score the tries, but you also need the workhorses and the people who play all the other roles. Unless they all work togetherContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #422”
The Monday Morning Quote #421
“Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it.” Henry Ford
No car….
Living at Rees Acres I/we would be stuck without car/s. This week I have been in Manchester seeing clients and attending the BDA Conference in my role as Branch President, I have stayed in Hulme in some excellent accommodation arranged via Airbnb, and either walked or “Ubered” – (with apologies to you sensitive souls whoContinue reading “No car….”
The Monday Morning Quote #420
“If we can keep our competitors focused on us while we stay focused on the customer, ultimately we’ll turn out all right.” Jeff Bezos
The Painful Truth About Teeth (USA)
From The Washington Post SALISBURY, Md. — Two hours before sunrise, Dee Matello joined the line outside the Wicomico Civic Center, where hundreds of people in hoodies, heavy coats and wool blankets braced against a bitter wind. Inside, reclining dental chairs were arrayed in neat rows across the arena’s vast floor. Days later, the venueContinue reading “The Painful Truth About Teeth (USA)”
The Weekend Read – 20,000 Days and Counting by Robert D. Smith
The concept of this book is simple, instead of living your life in years, as most of us do, measure it in days. On the 20,000th day of his life the author decided to test the concept and planned his next 20,000 days. Written to be read quickly because, as he points out, “life isContinue reading “The Weekend Read – 20,000 Days and Counting by Robert D. Smith”
The Incisal Edge 