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| Some dentists face losing their practice unless they receive government help. |
Kevin Brennan MP is calling on the UK government to raise
the SEISS threshold to allow more self-employed people to get the help they
need.
New evidence suggest that over three-quarters of dentists
will receive not support from government support schemes. In particular, many
self-employed dentists earned just above the £50,000 threshold for support
through the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS). Dental practices are
also not eligible for business rates relief and many do not qualify for a small
business grant. This has left dentists with no option but to apply for a Coronavirus
Interruption Loan (CBIL). However over 90% of applicants were unable to secure
credit.
While some will get support from the NHS those in private
practises do not and will not be able to access financial help.
The UK government needs to prevent health professionals,
such as dentists, and other professionals who are vital to our communities. This
is why I have joined Fleur Anderson MP’s campaign in urging the UK government
to prevent this by:
1)
Raising the £50,000 cap on support through SEISS
2)
Intervening to ensure easier access to the CBIL
scheme
3)
Extend business rates relief to all practices.