When things go wrong
Advice for employed dentists on indemnity, grievance procedures, whistleblowing and more.
This advice sets out the options and support available if you are concerned about bullying / harassment at work. The support available from Employment Relations Officers (EROs) and Accredited Representatives (ARs) is also explained.
More about Bullying and harassment at workThis advice concerns the rights of employees who are subject to formal action regarding their conduct or capability.
More about Disciplinary and capability proceduresThis advice describes the legal protection in place in the UK and Northern Ireland against discrimination in employment to all workers (not just employees).
More about Equality and diversityThis advice, which is relevant to all salaried members, provides general information about grievance procedures. Employers are obliged to have a grievance procedure in place and this must be made available in writing to employees.
More about Grievance proceduresAdvice on the appropriate indemnity cover and clinical representation in the dental practice.
More about Indemnity and clinical representationThis advice, which is relevant to all salaried members, concerns the protection afforded to ‘whistle-blowers’ under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. The professional duty to raise concerns under the GDC Standards is also considered.
More about Raising concerns