The weather outside remains viciously wintry and there’s still some time to go yet before it morphs into its kinder spring persona. Winter is notoriously tough on our wellbeing, both mental and physical, so Regional Support Manager, Tracy Webb, offers some tips on how to survive until the longer days and warmer temperatures return. If… Read More
Mental health
Find the energy not the time to get things done
Do you often feel under pressure in practice? Do you wish you had more hours in the day? Could it be that what you lack is energy, not time? Professor Jo Clarke, Founder and Managing Director at Petros – Resilience for life, suggests making sure you have energy is the key to achieving our aims… Read More
Taking care of mental wellbeing in practice
There’s no doubt that the pandemic took its toll on people’s mental, as well as physical health. The extra stresses and worries put a strain on a profession already renowned for being pressured, leaving many feeling burnt out and struggling. At Practice Plan’s Dental Business Theatre at the Dentistry Show in Birmingham in May, Co-founder… Read More
Mental Health Awareness Month – Debunking myths about suicide
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (15th to 21st May) Mental Health First Aid trainer, Andy Elwood, talks about suicide and busts some of the myths surrounding it. Suicide is not part of normal conversation. And, because of this, a lot of myths have built up. There are quite a few of them but I… Read More
Suicide awareness – one family’s efforts to get people talking
Nigel Jones talks about how a former dental professional’s tragic experience of losing a son to suicide has prompted an epic journey to raise awareness.
How exercise can help keep you sane
Regional Support Manager, Sarah Barnard looks at the benefits to your wellbeing of being more active and suggests ways you can incorporate it into your daily life.





