Reading List

A curated Reading List to support and extend learning from Self-Compassion for Dental Nurses.

1. Core Dental and Workplace Guidance

• GDC - Standards for the Dental Team
  Professional standards covering communication, professionalism, teamwork and patient-centred care.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/standards-for-the-dental-team

• GDC - Scope of practice
  Guidance on roles, boundaries, delegation, handover and escalation.
  https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/scope-of-practice

• NICE - Mental wellbeing at work (NG212)
  Guidance on supporting mental wellbeing at work and preventing harm.
  https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng212

• HSE - Work-related stress and how to manage it
  Information on recognising work-related stress and employer responsibilities.
  https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/overview.htm

2. Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, and Self-Help Support

• Dr Kristin Neff - Self-compassion
  Practical exercises and background on self-compassion.
  https://self-compassion.org/

• NHS Every Mind Matters - What is mindfulness?
  Information on noticing thoughts and feelings without harsh judgement.
  https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/what-is-mindfulness/

• NHS Every Mind Matters - Stress
  Practical advice for recognising and managing stress.
  https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/stress/

3. Support Routes Across the Four Nations

• England - NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression
  https://www.nhs.uk/talk

• Scotland - NHS inform: What to do if you are struggling with stress
  https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/stress/what-to-do-if-you-are-struggling-with-stress/

• Wales - HEIW Mental health
  https://heiw.nhs.wales/workforce/workforce-wellbeing/mental-health/

• Northern Ireland - nidirect Workplace stress
  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/workplace-stress

Use this list to deepen your practical knowledge of self-compassion, reflect on your responses to workplace pressure, and find local support if self-help is not enough.