For help and support, dentists can contact:
Local Dental Committee (LDC)
LDCs can help dentists with a range of issues and may be able to offer specialist support.
Further information can be found on the British Dental Association (BDA) website.
NHS Practitioner Health Programme (PHP)
The PHP is a confidential NHS treatment service for doctors and dentists who are unable to access confidential care through mainstream NHS routes due to the nature of their role or health condition.
PHP is a free confidential service for doctors and dentists with:
- mental health
- physicial health
- additional problems
Telephone: 0300 0303 300
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm
Email address: health@nhs.net
Website: php.nhs.uk
Text message: NHSPH to 85258 for the out-of-hours crisis text service
The British Doctors and Dentists Group
This is a mutual support society for doctors and dentists who are recovering, or wish to recover, from addiction to or dependency on alcohol or other drugs.
It provides venues to meet for confidential, mutual support and encouragement.
Website: bddg.org
Dentists Health Support Programme
The Dentist Health Support programme provides dental professionals with free advice and support on:
- alcohol
- drugs
- eating disorders
- other health issues
Telephone: 020 7224 4671
Email address: dentistsprogramme@gmail.com
Website: dentistshealthsupporttrust.org
Samaritans
The Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Telephone: 116 123 - FREEPHONE for callers in UK mainland and Republic of Ireland
Website: samaritans.org
Email address for emotional support: jo@samaritans.org