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 – 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 NowSarah Buxton – IVF and assisted conception
Sarah Buxton talks about how you can support your team members going through IVF and assisted conception. Anyone going through it can show signs of physical or emotional stress which can impact their wellbeing and performance in the workplace.
Watch NowSarah Buxton – Anti-harassment and bullying
Harassment and bullying is an important factor. As a practice, you will want to be committed to providing a working environment free from harassment and bullying, this also extends to outside of the workplace.
Watch NowSarah Buxton – Stress at work
Sarah Buxton speaks about a topic which affects everybody at some point – stress at work. Sarah discusses how to deal with stress in the workplace and the importance of taking a risk assessment and acting upon it if you know of someone that is stressed.
Watch NowTeam Wellbeing
Mental 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 NowLooking 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 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
Money and mental health: how to cope with financial worries
Money plays a big role in your wellbeing, so with prices soaring, it’s a challenging time for many. Find out what steps ‘Unbiased’ suggest you can take to resolve your financial struggles and to prioritise your mental health.
Read NowBuilding morale and resilience
This article from Robertson Cooper looks at building morale and resilience from an organisational perspective and highlights this is key to surviving difficult times.
Download NowThe Wellbeing Toolkit for Dental Professionals
Download The Wellbeing Toolkit for Dental Professionals. Dr Mahrukh Khwaja has partnered with Unilever to bring a guide on how to flourish, thrive and avoid burnout in dentistry.
Download NowMind Plan
Answer a few simple questions on how you are feeling to get your free Mind Plan from Better Health, your personalised mental health action plan with tips and advice to help you be kind to your mind.
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