Wellbeing
For a variety of reasons, there has traditionally been a reluctance amongst the dental profession to speak about and seek support for their personal problems, including mental health. It is time to put an end to that. There is strength, not weakness, in asking for help.
To that end, the Wellbeing Support for the Dental Team resource has been created to offer simple and practical steps to know where you can find the support you need. You can also access free counselling, webinars and wellbeing support via our partnership with Health Assured.
The Wellbeing Support for Dental Teams guide has been created for all dental team members, including students and non-clinical roles. It outlines how to assess your own mental health and wellbeing and provides resources for self-care, including the range of organisations available to support you.
Health Assured
Helpline
A free helpline available 24/7 and 365 days per year. Offering specialist information on legal matters; consumer or civil disputes; medical information (via trained nurses) and tax information.
Call: 0800 028 0199 saying you are from/ being referred by the BDA Benevolent Fund.
Counselling
Structured telephone or face-to- face counselling. This is also accessed via the telephone helpline.
Call: 0800 028 0199 saying you are from/ being referred by the BDA Benevolent Fund.
Health and wellbeing portal
Request Financial Help
If you are a dental student, dentist, asylum seeker or refugee dentist or a dependent of the these categories, living in the UK and struggling to manage your day to day living costs then learn more about how we help and apply.