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Dento-legal helpline
0800 374 626
Freephone
International
+44 (0) 20 7022 2209
We know that receiving a complaint, a negligence claim or letter from the GDC can be distressing. Remember that the DDU is here for you and we can help with a wide range of issues.
Our expert team of dentists, lawyers and claims handlers are on your side. They are available between 8-6 Monday to Friday and provide an on-call service for dento-legal emergencies or urgent queries 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
What to do if you need to go to court as a professional witness.
Help about writing a report or a statement.
What do if you're involved in a police investigation.
What to do if you receive a letter from a solicitor about a claim for negligence.
What to do if you find out you're the subject of a GDC investigation.
Advice on how best to handle a complaint
What to do if the media contact you about a patient
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