We are aware of the catastrophic impact Hurricane Melissa is having on communities across Jamaica and the Caribbean, and appreciate how difficult it is – both professionally and personally - for our members who live there. Our thoughts are with them at this time, and we have reached out to all impacted members to reassure them that we are here to help should they need it.
Members in Jamaica
We recognise that you may be working in very challenging circumstances and our priority is to ensure that we provide the support, advice and guidance you might need in order to be able to care for your patients during this time.
We understand that in this difficult situation you may be asked to perform a duty outside your normal area of expertise. If this is the case, our advice is to assess whether you feel competent to proceed, and if you have any concerns, you should advise whoever has asked you to do so and explain and, if possible, record these concerns.
We also appreciate that you may be required to temporarily relocate and work outside of your normal jurisdiction. If so, we ask that you contact us and let us know as soon as you are able to.
Members volunteering with aid charities
At Dental Protection, we know that many of our members will want to volunteer their skills during this crisis. We’ve supported humanitarian care for many years, and members can request protection for humanitarian work.
For details about the humanitarian protection that we provide, you can contact us on +44 113 241 0727 or via email: [email protected]
Supporting your wellbeing
We would also like to remind members that you can access our free and confidential counselling service - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - if you are experiencing any work-related stress or stress you feel is impacting on your practice.
Our counselling service - which is entirely independent and confidential - is provided by our trusted partners Lyra, who offer a personalised and professional service tailored specifically to your requirements and delivered by experienced qualified counsellors.
To book your initial consultation you can email Lyra on [email protected] or call on +44 33 00 241 021 and quote your Dental Protection membership number.