Claim for commitment payments
Published on 03 February 2026
Dentists who carry out NHS General Dental Services (GDS) receive a quarterly reward based on the commitment payment criteria.
Payments are calculated automatically against the criteria set by the Statement of Dental Remuneration. Once you have applied and been accepted, there is no need to claim again.
If you think you are eligible to receive these payments, you should download and complete a commitment payment mandate.
Commitment payments for GDS-related activities
Commitment payments in respect of GDS-related activities should be claimed by downloading the DPD 288 form.
Commitment payments for part-time dentists
If you are a part-time dentist, please download the GP224 claim form or request one from your local NHS board.
Commitment payments for dental assistants
Commitment payments for dental assistants should be claimed by downloading the GP232 claim form.
How to submit commitment payment claims
You can submit your completed forms or mandates to nss.psd-dental-payments@nhs.scot
Please note that any Dentist who does GDS related activities must complete and send in the GDS related activities form for the start of the new financial year.