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MDDUS responds to increase of the Personal Injury Discount Rate

Responding to the announcement, Chris Kenny, Chief Executive of MDDUS, said:
“The decision to increase the personal injury discount rate is a welcome step forward from the disproportionately low figure currently in place."

  • 03 December 2024
  • Press release

MDDUS responds to the GMC 2024 workforce report

MDDUS responds to the GMC's workforce report, 'The state of medical education and practice in the UK'

  • 28 November 2024
  • Press release

MDDUS responds to Chancellor’s Mansion House Speech

Chris Kenny, Chief Executive, said:​ “This vote of confidence by the government in the mutual sector and its distinctive democratic and member-focused ethos is very welcome."

  • 15 November 2024
  • Press release

MDDUS named Workplace/Employer of the Year at Scottish HR Network Awards

Kim Johnstone, Director of People and Corporate Services, said: “This award is a testament to the outstanding people at MDDUS who make it a brilliant place to work."

  • 15 November 2024
  • Press release

Every death during a fitness to practise investigation is one too many

MDDUS responds to the GDC’s report on dental professionals who have died while FtP concerns were investigated.

  • 05 November 2024
  • Press release

Doctors' body responds to GMC report that discrimination in medicine is ‘persistent and pernicious’

Dr Naeem Nazem, head of medical at MDDUS, said: “Our own research shines a light on the harsh reality of working life for many doctors, particularly those who qualified overseas and now work in the NHS."

  • 17 October 2024
  • Press release

MDDUS makes new Director appointments following AGM

New appointees extend the strength and experience of the Board

  • 02 October 2024
  • Press release

MDDUS successfully defends £2.7m clinical negligence claim against emergency surgeon

MDDUS Director of Professional Services and General Counsel, Emma Parfitt said: “This case provides a clear reference point for medical defence, setting a precedent that will be referenced for years to come."

  • 16 September 2024
  • Press release

Royal Award recognises MDDUS’ exceptional workplace training

Dr Naeem Nazem, head of medical at MDDUS, said: "By investing in our colleagues, we’ve developed an expert team ready to provide advice to our growing membership."

  • 20 August 2024
  • Press release

Streeting's zero-tolerance stance on racism against NHS staff is 'entirely accurate', says MDDUS

MDDUS Chief Executive, Chris Kenny, said: "This commitment to zero-tolerance directly addresses one of the five key asks for the new government we published last month."

  • 06 August 2024
  • Press release

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