Coping with stress: Support for dentists

NHS England staff support includes a text message support service, wellbeing guides, app recommendations and events.

NHS Practitioner Health provides support and advice to doctors and dentists with mental or physical health concerns or addiction problems, especially where these might affect their work

SALUS is an NHS based provider of Occupational Health, Safety and Return to Work Services. It delivers occupational health and return to work services for GDPs and other members of the dental team.

The Family Support NI government website is a directory for help on a range of issues including bereavement, mental health and parenting support.

The General Dental Services Assistance Programme through Inspire NI offers wellbeing and mental health support specifically designed to meet the needs of GDPs in Northern Ireland. It includes a confidential helpline, off-site face-to-face counselling, as well as a range of digital tools and resources to support your wellbeing.

The Health App Library by the HSC NI in conjunction with The Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA) features a range of downloadable apps. You can learn about a wide range of topics including stress management, wellbeing improving sleep and keeping fit.

Lifeline is Northern Ireland’s free 24/7 crisis response helpline run by trained counsellors.

NIMDTA, the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency, offer a range of professional support resources for medical and dental staff.

Healthy Working Lives tackles staff absences with the aim of creating a safe, healthy and more motivated workforce across Scotland.

The National Wellbeing Hub is for everyone working in health, social care and social work.

NHS 24 Living Life provides support over the phone using techniques based on CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).

NHS Inform offers guidance on how to manage low mood, anxiety, phobias, stress and where you can get help for these issues.

NHS Practitioner Health provides support and advice to doctors and dentists with mental or physical health concerns or addiction problems, especially where these might affect their work.

NHS Scotland has a summary of partner organisations with mental health and wellbeing resources for dental teams.

SALUS is an NHS based provider of Occupational Health, Safety and Return to Work Services. It delivers occupational health and return to work services for GDPs and other members of the dental team.

Turas offers wellbeing tools and resources as part of NHS Education for Scotland, including for the prevention of self-harm and suicide.

Canopi is a mental health support service that was formerly known as Health for Health Professionals. Canopi is freely available to NHS and social care staff and includes self-help resources including guided self help, and support from Wellbeing Allies.

Anxiety UK 03444 775 774
Support for people affected by anxiety disorders.

The Mental Health Foundation 020 7803 1100
Information on understanding and maintaining good mental health.

Mind 0300 102 1234
Support for those suffering from mental health problems.

Rethink Mental Illness 0808 801 0525
Support and advice for people living with mental illness.

Samaritans 116 123
Confidential support for anyone who is struggling to cope, for whatever reason.

Sane 0300 304 7000
Resources and information on mental health.

ACAS
Free and impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law. ACAS' advisory booklet stress at work investigates stress in the workplace and offers employers helpful advice.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 0300 003 1747
Britain's national regulator for workplace health and safety. Access the resources for work-related stress and read management standards to help organisations assess the risks of stress and identify solutions.