Local Networks/links.
Community Specialist Dental Service (County Durham & Darlington) For patients who need treatment beyond what a general (high street) practice can provide: e.g. special care, children, complex medical condition, sedation etc. https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/services/community-specialist-dental-service (County Durham NHS Trust)
CDDFT Community Specialist Dental Referral Department Email: cddft.communitydental@nhs.net (for referral forms) CDDFT
Main Contact: Park Place Health Centre, Darlington Dental Department, Park Place Health Centre, Darlington, DL1 5LW. Tel: 01325 342150. CDDFT
Also clinics in Bishop Auckland, University Hospital of North Durham, Richardson Community Hospital, Chester-le-Street Community Hospital, Stanley Primary Care Centre etc. CDDFT
NHS England – Dental Commissioning & Policy National policy, frameworks, commissioning standards, contract reform etc. Relevant for LDCs to link to. https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/dentistry/dental-commissioning/ (NHS England)
NHS England – Clinical & Commissioning Standards for Dental Specialties Guidance setting out how dental specialist pathways should be commissioned; useful reference for planning, referral, standardisation. https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/dentistry/dental-commissioning/dental-specialties/ (NHS England)
“Faster, simpler and fairer: our plan to recover and reform NHS dentistry” (UK Government / NHS England) National plan for dental recovery / reform, including UDA values, access issues, local ICB responsibilities. Helpful for local dentists to know what’s coming. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/our-plan-to-recover-and-reform-nhs-dentistry/faster-simpler-and-fairer-our-plan-to-recover-and-reform-nhs-dentistry (GOV.UK)
Durham County Council — Place Based Commissioning & Delivery Plan 2020-2025 Local authority-level commissioning plan. Useful for understanding how dental / oral health fits into wider population health for Durham. https://democracy.durham.gov.uk/documents/s126415/Item%206%20-%20Appendix%202%20County%20Durham%20Commissioning%20and%20Delivery%20Plan%202020-2025%20September%202020%20update.pdf (Durham Democracy)
Darlington – NHS Dental Provision; Primary Care Dental Access Recovery Plan Local update on access, challenges, actions being taken (Darlington / County Durham context). Helps local dentists and patients see current issues & local strategy. https://democracy.darlington.gov.uk/documents/s20252/Item%20No.%2004%20-%20NHS%20Dental%20Provision%20Primary%20Care%20Dental%20Access%20Recovery%20Plan%20-%20Update%20for%20Darling.pdf (democracy.darlington.gov.uk)
Contacts
ICB Commissioning Team – North East & North Cumbria (including Durham, Darlington & Tees) Email: nencicb-tv.dentalcne@nhs.net NHSBSA
Durham & Darlington LDC Lay Secretary Carol Slator — email: carole.slator.northldc@gmail.com British Dental Assocation
Health Education North East HE-NE Dental Training / Workforce Lead Contacts Postgraduate Dental Dean: Paul Blaylock — 0191 275 4791 — paul.blaylock3@nhs.net; plus others for dental core training / foundation training, etc. madeinheene.hee.nhs.uk
County Durham & Darlington CSD Service – Darlington Memorial Hospital Part of the same Community Specialist Dental Service; for children/adults with more complex needs. Address: Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6HX. Tel: 01325 342150. Email: cddft.communitydental@nhs.net
Occupational Health provider for NHS practices https://sugarmanhealth.com/
Guidance & Resources
Providing essential resources and guidance for healthcare professionals and organizations.
Confidental
https://www.confidental-helpline.org/ Tel: 0333 987 5158
ConfiDental is a confidential listening ear and signposting helpline available 24/7, 365 days a year
Whether you’re a dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist, dental nurse or dental care student, ConfiDental is here to support you.
Our friendly volunteers are experienced dental professionals who will listen and guide you to the right place. If you’re in emotional distress or just need someone who understands to talk to, ConfiDental is here to help you through those tough times.
BDA Benevolent Fund
The BDA Benevolent Fund proactively support the financial and emotional needs of dental students, dentists and their dependants. It offers means-tested financial grants, debt advice, mental health support, and links to other resources to help individuals through difficult times such as illness or unemployment.
Financial support: Provides grants for essential living costs to help people get back on their feet.
Mental health and wellbeing support: Offers counseling for emotional problems.
Debt and financial advice: Helps people understand and manage their finances.
Legal information: Provides specialist advice on legal matters.
Bereavement support: Offers connections to qualified counselors.
NHS Practitioner Health
https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/about-us
Practitioner Health is a free, confidential NHS primary care mental health and addiction service with expertise in treating health & care professionals.
The service can help with a range of mental health conditions and addictions in primary care settings.
Practitioner Health is a self-referral service. The act of self-referral is key as this acknowledges recognition of need, preparedness to trust the service and willingness to engage in treatment.
At Practitioner Health we are able to provide comprehensive assessments and treatment of a wide range of mental health and addiction issues. This may include, and depending on the individual circumstances, a referral for talking therapy, group therapy, prescription medication, inpatient rehabilitation, fit notes.