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The Wesleyan Podcast provides tips and information for Doctors, Dentists and Teachers to help with their personal and commercial finances, as well as the latest news about us. This podcast is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. To book an appointment with a Wesleyan Financial Services Adviser go to www.wesleyan.co.uk Please note past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance and the value of your investment and income can go down as well as up, so you could get back less than you invested. Capital at risk. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you.

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October 16, 2026Episode 12211 min

122 - What to consider when selling a dental practice, with Wesleyan Financial Services and Abrahams Dresden LLP

Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Adviser Scott Wilson talks to solicitor David Nezri from Abrahams Dresden LLP about what dentists should consider when selling their practice. They discuss what dentists should be doing years in advance of selling their practice, what contracts need to be considered, and the risks of winding down their career before they've actually sold up. This video is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. VAT number 487282114. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. Charges may apply. Learn more about our charges at https://www.wesleyan.co.uk/charges.

September 29, 2026Episode 1218 min

121 - Market Evolution - Pause or Press On? with Christie & Co

In this episode, brought to you by Wesleyan Financial Services, Carly Millan Page, one of our B2B Partnership Account Managers, talks to Jamie Williams from Christie & Co about market conditions are impacting dental practice valuations and what practice owners need to consider next. They’ll explore whether dentists should pause their plans to sell up and exit or press on, and what kind of advice they should be taking in these uncertain times. This podcast is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. VAT number 48728211

July 3, 2026Episode 12021 min

120 - Legal and Financial Essentials for Scottish Dental Practices, with Wesleyan Financial Services

In this episode, brought to you by Wesleyan Financial Services, Carly Millan Page, one of our B2B Partnership Account Managers, and Graham Hutton dental specialist financial adviser, are joined by Kim Campbell, a partner at Thornton’s Law They’ll be talking about why Scottish dental practices need robust legal agreements and financial protection. The discussion will cover partnership and shareholder agreements, cross-option arrangements, and insurance to ensure continuity during illness or death. They’ll also explain why using specialist solicitors, accountants, and financial planners prevents costly disputes, supports tax efficiency, and safeguards families, business stability, and long-term practice success overall. This podcast is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. VAT number 487282114. Charges may apply. Learn more about our charges at wesleyan.co.uk/charges.

June 23, 2026Episode 11922 min

119 - NHS to Private: The Financial Implication, with Wesleyan Financial Services

In this episode, brought to you by Wesleyan Financial Services, Suki Singh, Area Manager for Practice Plan, speaks to Iain Stevenson, Head of Dental at Wesleyan Financial Services about the financial and legal impacts of moving to private practice, highlighting the importance of early planning, replacing NHS benefits, and having the right agreements and specialist advice in place. This podcast is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. ‘WESLEYAN’ is a trading name of the Wesleyan Group of companies. Wesleyan Assurance Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Advice is provided by Wesleyan Financial Services who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is wholly owned by Wesleyan Assurance Society. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. VAT number 487282114 Charges may apply. Learn more about our charges at wesleyan.co.uk/charges. Practice Plan Limited (Registered in England and Wales No. 03089948) is a part of the Wesleyan Group. VAT number 864451119 Registered office: Cambrian Works, Gobowen Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1HS Telephone: 01691 684120. Website: www.practiceplan.co.uk. Practice Plan Limited is an introducer appointed representative of Wesleyan Financial Services Limited.

April 22, 2026Episode 11814 min

118 - Estate Planning for Dentists, with Wesleyan Financial Services

In this episode, brought to you by Wesleyan Financial Services, Carly Millan Page, Business to Business Account Manager talks to Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Adviser Graham Hutton and Chris Gardiner, Private Client Lawyer at Thornton’s Law, about why Estate Planning is so important for Dentists. They discuss complex assets, the risks of poor planning and the need for aligned legal and financial advice to protect families, ensure business continuity and minimise tax. This podcast is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in future. Please note the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does not regulate inheritance tax planning and trusts. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. VAT number 487282114

March 18, 2026Episode 11718 min

117 - Financial Planning for Dentists, with Wesleyan Financial Services

In this episode, brought to you by Wesleyan Financial Services, Specialist Financial Adviser Dan Atkins and Practice Plan Regional Support Manager Donna Hall discuss why 2026 is a crucial time for dental practices to review their finances. They explore rising costs, reduced patient spending, and NHS reforms, highlighting the importance of income protection, tax efficiency, financial reserves, and early retirement and exit planning. To find out more go to https://www.wesleyan.co.uk This podcast is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. Please remember the value of investments, and any income can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in future. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. Charges may apply. Learn more about our charges at https://www.wesleyan.co.uk/charges . Practice Plan Limited (Registered in England and Wales No. 03089948) is a part of the Wesleyan Group. Registered office: Cambrian Works, Gobowen Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1HS Telephone number: 01691 684120. Website: www.practiceplan.co.uk . Practice Plan Limited is an introducer appointed representative of Wesleyan Financial Services Limited.

February 25, 2026Episode 11614 min

116 - Making Tax Digital for Dentists in England, with Wesleyan Financial Services

In this podcast, brought to you by Wesleyan Financial Services, Natasha Davis, one of our B2B Partnership Account Managers talks to Specialist Financial Adviser Paul Griffiths and John Males of Watson Finance about the new ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ rules that come into effect from from April 2026. As well as giving an overview of the changes, they also discuss quarterly reporting, unchanged payment timings, compliant software, separate business banking, and how visibility supports tax and pension planning for self-employed dentists overall. This podcast is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. Charges may apply. Learn more about our charges at https://www.wesleyan.co.uk/charges.

February 9, 2026Episode 11523 min

115 - Buying, Building and Selling Dental Practices

Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Adviser Stephen Lart talks to Jawad Anjum, Founder and MD of the Stanford Group, about the work and advice that is needed to buy, build and, in some cases, ultimately sell a dental practice. This podcast is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. Please remember the value of investments, and any income can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in future. Commercial Mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. Charges may apply. Learn more about our charges at https://www.wesleyan.co.uk/charges.

February 2, 2026Episode 11424 min

114 - Making Tax Digital for Dentists in Scotland, with Wesleyan Financial Services

In this episode, brought to you by Wesleyan Financial Services, Carly Millan-Page, one of our B2B Partnership Account Managers talks to Specialist Financial Adviser Morna Beattie and Anna Coff of EQ Accountants and about the new ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ rules that come into effect from from April 2026. The chat includes discussion on income thresholds, quarterly reporting, key deadlines and how dentists can turn compliance into a strategic financial advantage. This podcast is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. Charges may apply. Learn more about our charges at https://www.wesleyan.co.uk/charges.

January 14, 2026Episode 11326 min

113 - The Essential Guide to Dental Partnership Agreements, with Wesleyan Financial Services

In this episode, brought to you by Wesleyan Financial Services, partnership account manager Carly Millan Page talks to specialist Financial Planner Graham Hutton, along with and Connor Bryan and Louisa Slimm of Carter Bond Solicitors, about why partnership agreements are vital for dental practices. They explain how they protect NHS contracts, define partners’ roles, manage disputes, illness, or death, and safeguard business value, as well as the importance of regularly reviewing them. This podcast is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. For more information go to https://www.wesleyan.co.uk . Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. Charges may apply. Learn more about our charges at wesleyan.co.uk/charges.