Support your fellows with the BDA Benevolent Fund

The BDA Benevolent Fund provides essential emotional and financial support to dentists and their families in severe need. Below is an example of just one of the many beneficiaries the Fund has helped.

Dr G was a dentist of 44 years old. He sold his practice after he had suffered health problems, mainly due to the stress of running a practice and dealing with the changes in contractual procedures. He began working as a locum dentist and was delighted when his wife became pregnant with their second child. Unfortunately his wife experienced a traumatic pregnancy and found it difficult to care for their children, putting more pressure on Dr G. Worrying about his family sparked off his depression, which led to time off sick and marriage problems, in time leading to a separation from his wife. Gradually the stress and anxiety caused a mental breakdown and he had to take a break from work.

Dr G had been earning a good income when he was working, but this had since stopped leaving him with massive debts. He had initially managed to keep all his bills up to date, but gradually his savings disappeared and he was unable to pay monthly bills or towards costs to support his family. When he approached the Fund he was embarking on the process of returning to work as a dentist after receiving appropriate support with his health, but his many debts and little income left him struggling. He also needed to ensure his CPD was up to date and was concerned about how he would pay for this.

Dr G’s confidence had been severely affected by his recent experiences but he was determined to get back to work as soon as he could. He was now dealing with his anxiety and was in the process of rebuilding his marriage and sorting out his financial affairs. The Fund was able to offer him a grant to help with immediate expenses and a monthly grant towards his living costs.

This is just one of the many success stories from the Fund. To enable them to continue helping people to get their lives back on track they need your support. Giving a regular donation, however small, could make a huge difference to someone’s quality of life.

Donating online could not be easier, set up a JustGiving account today and support your fellow dentists who urgently require your help.

The BDA Benevolent Fund relies on your help to continue this work,
so please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk
 

And if you are in need of help yourself, please contact us now.

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