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Statement of Financial Entitlement (SFE)

Before applying for parental leave or long-term sickness leave you must check that earnings are correct on Compass

Payments are based on these figures and recalculations will only be made in exceptional circumstances.

You can apply for SFE payments for:

  • business rates reimbursement 
  • parental leave 
  • long-term sickness leave

Read more about SFE eligibility and criteria on our knowledge base.

How to apply

If you’re a provider or a performer in Wales, email your completed application to nwssp-primarycareservices@wales.nhs.uk

Business rates 

Apply for reimbursement of your business rates on Compass.

Watch our video guidance for information about how to make your application:

Business rates reimbursement application guidance (YouTube)

If you cannot apply on Compass, complete an application form:

Application for non-domestic rates reimbursement (PDF: 75KB)

Return your completed form to nhsbsa.dentalservices@nhsbsa.nhs.uk.

For more information about application and eligibility, visit our online knowledge base.

Parental leave and long-term sickness

Apply for parental leave or for long-term sickness leave by completing the relevant application form.
Application for parental leave payment (PDF: 72KB)Application for long term sickness payment (PDF: 71KB)Return your completed form and evidence to nhsbsa.dentalservices@nhsbsa.nhs.uk.

Statements of financial entitlement directions (SFE) - England 

The primary dental services statement of financial entitlements directions sets out how payments should be calculated and made to practices in England.

Time accrued whilst working for NHS Scotland can be taken into account whilst making a claim in England. To make a successful application, dental professionals will need to provide evidence of the performer's tenure on a contract in NHS Scotland.

Read the full SFE directions on the GOV.UK website.

Statements of financial entitlement directions (SFE) - Wales

The primary dental services statement of financial entitlements directions set out how payments should be calculated and made to practices in Wales.

Read the full SFE directions on the GOV.WALES website