Focus on your wellbeing
It has never been more important to recognise the importance of looking after our wellbeing and how important it is for us to feel calm, secure, and confident in dealing with the ups and downs of modern life. This said, focussing on our wellbeing is easily forgotten when demands of everyday are front and centre.
In our wellbeing section, we’ve created a space solely dedicated to helping you focus on you. Here, you’ll find resources helping you to understand what positive wellbeing means to you, what you can do to achieve and maintain this and how to look out for and support those around you.
Employment & HR Guidance
Sarah Buxton – Career breaks
When considering looking after the team's wellbeing, it's important to look at what benefits you can provide. A lot of team members like a good work-life balance and consider career breaks. Having a written policy in place would be ideal, Sarah discusses what you should include.
Watch NowSarah Buxton – Gender identity
It's important as a practice that you have a commitment to equal opportunities. You need make sure your Equality and Diversity Policy is up-to-date, as well as a supportive and inclusive environment. Here, Sarah Buxton discusses what should be in the policies.
Watch NowSarah Buxton – Parental bereavement leave
Sarah Buxton discusses parental bereavement leave and how much time off a team member can take and what you should consider. However, it is important to note that the law is constantly changing around bereavement leave.
Watch NowSarah Buxton – Domestic abuse
Sarah Buxton discusses how it’s good to have a policy or procedure in place in respect of a team member suffering from domestic abuse, as not only will you help that individual but domestic abuse has a huge effect on their physical and mental wellbeing.
Watch NowTeam Wellbeing
Looking after your team’s health and wellbeing guide
This guide from NHS England supports any team that is seeking to improve the health and wellbeing of members of the team, through a culture change approach.
Read nowMental health first aider courses
Former paramedic and mental health specialist, Andy Elwood, explains what the Mental Health First Aider course involves and how it can benefit practices and their teams.
Read NowSpread some Winter cheer – Just Because!
Area Manager, Gary Nelson, suggests ways in which you can boost the morale of the team during the winter months.
Read NowKeeping your mind as healthy as your teeth
Listen to Jo Clarke, Founder and Director at Petros - Resilience for life, who shares some top tips for dentists and practice teams to improve resilience and wellbeing.
Listen NowYour Wellbeing
Help and support is here
Whether you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, the mental health charities, organisations and support groups in this download can offer expert advice.
Download NowWellbeing support guide
Download the guide from The British Doctors and Dentists Group, which has been created for dental professionals and outlines strategies to maintain your wellbeing and techniques for self-care.
Download nowThe racing mind – a guide
This guide, written by Sleepio, looks at a few evidence-based techniques to help overcome the racing mind and encourage a good night’s sleep.
Read NowCoping in a crisis
Keep track of how you're feeling, get recommendations for things you can do to help yourself cope, feel better and stay safe in a crisis from the Samaritans Self-Help.
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