We can help you
We offer support and help to doctors, dentists and medical students suffering from dependence on drugs, alcohol or other addictions.
The Sick Doctors Trust was established in 1996 by a group of doctors who were themselves recovering from addictions and were concerned at the lack of effective arrangements for helping others who found themselves in difficulty as a result of alcohol or drug use.
We provide:
Helpline
Help is just a phonecall away
Our confidential helpline is available 24 hours/day throughout the year and we are happy to deal with anonymous enquiries.
Call us on 0370 444 5163. Calls to this number are usually charged at the same rate as 01 or 02 numbers
Please note: As the person answering the phone is also a doctor, they may be with a patient or in an environment that doesn’t offer sufficient privacy to deal with your call with appropriate confidentiality.
We would ask that you either leave a number or try again later – be assured, we will return your call!
Addiction Information
Approximately 10% of the general population may suffer some level of addition to alcohol and other drugs.
Research has shown that the level may be higher in the medical professions
This website provides information to help identify problems, in yourself or your colleagues.
Recovery Stories
Read personal stories from doctors, dentists and medical students who have recovered from addiction. It’s not just alcohol or drugs, food and gambling also affect those struggling.