Josie Hutchings shares everything she has learned in 25 years with practice plan – what has changed and what is her advice for navigating modern dentistry?
In Practice Plan’s latest podcast, Donna Hall, regional support manager, sits down with her colleague and friend, regional support manager Josie Hutchings, who this year celebrates an amazing 25 years with the company. During her quarter‑century’s experience helping practices transition from NHS to private, Josie has seen the dental world change dramatically and she has plenty of stories to tell.
The pair chat about how different things were when Josie first started. Back then, going private felt like a huge gamble. Dentists worried about angry patients, bad press and whether their practice would even survive the conversion. Fast‑forward to today and the landscape looks completely different. NHS pressure is higher than ever; patients are far more aware of what’s happening and most aren’t surprised when their dentist explores private options. In fact, many want to stay and support their dentist, sometimes in numbers greater than the practice can realistically keep!
‘Genuinely be life‑changing’
Josie shares some of the real, heartfelt transformations she’s witnessed: dentists coming off stress medication, rediscovering their confidence, taking long‑awaited holidays and finally feeling able to deliver the dentistry they trained for. As she puts it, the decision can genuinely be life‑changing.
For anyone unsure about whether to stay with the NHS or consider a move, Josie’s advice is simple: explore your options. Have a conversation, look at the numbers, see what’s possible, even if you’re not ready yet. Importantly, you won’t be doing it alone. From financial planning and team training to patient letters and being in practice on the day, Practice Plan will be there to support you every step of the way.
There’s never been a safer time to leave NHS dentistry. If you’re considering your options away from the NHS and are looking for a plan provider who will hold your hand through the process at a pace that’s right for you, you’re in safe hands with Practice Plan.
You can start the conversation today by calling 01691 684165 or booking your one-to-one NHS to private conversation at a date and time that suits you, just visit practiceplan.co.uk/nhsvirtual.
Attending Dentistry Show Birmingham on 15 to 16 May? Join us on stand G50 for a glass of fizz and a chat that just might change your life!
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