The remaining balance of £724,843 was allocated to support replacement equipment within the PDS. 3. How many practices in your health board area have withdrawn or reduced NHS provision for patients – for example, registering and treating only children: No. and % withdrawn completely No. and % reduced provision We are aware of 4 independent GDS practices who have withdrawn from the delivery of NHS dental care completely and become private practices. Some practices are de-registering patients, and some are moving to new business models.