Autumn Budget 2026: Impact on Dental Recruitment
Discover how the Autumn Budget 2026 could affect dental recruitment, staff costs, wages and pensions. Download UNW's free Budget summary.
The Autumn Budget 2026, announced on 28 October, introduced several measures that could impact dental practice employers, recruitment costs and the wider dental workforce.
From increases to the National Living Wage to changes affecting pensions and employment costs, understanding these announcements can help dental practice owners and managers plan for the future.
Together with our accountancy partners, UNW, we’ve brought together two valuable resources to help you understand the key changes and what they could mean for your dental practice.
How Could the Autumn Budget Affect Dental Recruitment?
Some of the key announcements that dental employers and professionals should be aware of include:
- National Living Wage increases: New minimum wage rates from April 2027 could increase staffing costs for dental practices.
- Employer National Insurance: The employer contribution rate remains at 15%, making employment costs an important consideration when recruiting.
- Pension salary sacrifice changes: New rules from April 2029 could affect the cost of employee pension benefits.
- Frozen Income Tax thresholds: With thresholds frozen until 2031, changes to take-home pay could influence salary expectations.
- Making Tax Digital: Expanded requirements from April 2027 could affect self-employed dental associates.
Download the Autumn Budget 2026 Summary Guide
Want to understand the announcements in more detail?
Our accountancy partners, UNW, have compiled a comprehensive guide covering the key Autumn Budget announcements, including employment taxes, pensions, personal taxation and business costs.
Watch Our Autumn Budget Webinar On Demand
Missed our live Autumn Budget webinar?
Watch our expert discussion with UNW as we explore the key announcements, their potential impact on dental practice owners and what they could mean for the future.
Planning Your Dental Recruitment?
With employment costs continuing to influence practice budgets, having the right team in place is more important than ever.
At Henry Schein Dental Recruitment, we help dental practices find the right professionals to support their teams and achieve their business goals.
Whether you’re recruiting now or planning ahead, we’re here to help.
