SCHEDULE 3OTHER CONTRACTUAL TERMS

PART 9VARIATION AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENTS

Termination on the death of an individual

63.

(1)

Where the agreement is with a single individual and that individual dies, the agreement will terminate at the end of the period of F128 days after the date of his or her death unless, before the end of that period—

(a)

subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Relevant Body has agreed in writing with that individual’s personal representatives that the agreement should continue for a further period, F2not exceeding six months after the end of the period of seven days; and

(b)

that individual’s personal representatives have confirmed in writing to the Relevant Body that they are employing or engaging one or more dental practitioners to assist in the provision of dental services under the agreement throughout the period for which it continues.

(2)

Where the Relevant Body is of the opinion that another individual may wish to enter into an agreement in respect the mandatory services which were provided by the deceased, F3the six months period referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) may be extended by a period not exceeding six months as may be agreed.

(3)

Sub-paragraph (1) does not affect any other rights to terminate the agreement which the Relevant Body may have under paragraphs 67 to 71.