Regulation 5 Amendment of regulation 5

for “FHSA” in each place where that abbreviation occurs substitute the words “Health Authority”;

after paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A)

Where the Health Authority determine in accordance with paragraph (2) that a dentist’s name should not be included in the dental list because the Health Authority are dissatisfied with the proposed practice premises following their inspection of them, the dentist may, within 28 days following the day he received notice of such determination, appeal to the Secretary of State against it.

(2B)

Where a dentist appeals in accordance with paragraph (2A), the Secretary of State shall make arrangements with the dentist to carry out an inspection of the proposed practice premises within 28 days following receipt of the dentist’s notice of appeal, or such longer period as may be mutually agreed.

(2C)

The inspection shall be carried out in the company of the dentist and a representative of the Health Authority.

(2D)

The Secretary of State shall, following the inspection, determine whether the proposed practice premises are proper and sufficient for the provision of general dental services.

(2E)

Where the Secretary of State determines, in accordance with paragraphs (2B) to (2D), that the proposed practice premises are proper and sufficient for the provision of general dental services, he shall notify the Health Authority forthwith and the Health Authority shall, on receiving such notification, include the dentist’s name in the dental list forthwith and inform the dentist accordingly.”.