We’re on your side – on good days and in tough times
We understand the important role of SAS doctors (also known as specialist, associate specialist and specialty doctors) in providing specialist care to patients and supporting the healthcare system.
Our empathetic and expert team are here to help and support you. We aim to provide you with reassurance and peace of mind throughout your career.
SAS doctor membership
We’re on your side and recognise your contribution and commitment to patient care.
Join or renew from only £367*
*Indicative subscription fee, based on a standard membership. Subject to individual coverage requirements and risk profile.
What protection do I need?
State backed indemnity will cover you when you are carrying out clinical work in an NHS Hospital, however you are not protected for any of the following; work done outwith the NHS, representations at inquests, GMC hearings or disciplinary investigations.
That’s where we come in. We can give you the protection you need to allow you to care for your patients with confidence.
Our doctor-for-doctor approach means that we have an understanding of your role, your speciality and the challenges you face.
We provide you with advice from professionally trained advisers and representation from leading medico-legal experts.
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Apply nowBenefits of membership
Your SAS doctor membership package includes all of the below services as standard.
Defence
Discretionary indemnity to protect you financially when facing a clinical negligence claim.
Protection
There to support, advise and represent you when facing complaints, disciplinary matters and GMC investigations.
Advice and support
From expert medico-legal advisers who are there for you 24/7, 365 days a year.
Doctor-for-doctor
We never triage calls so you can always speak to someone who understands your role.
Training and CPD
Access to a wide range of learning resources and tools developed by our in-house experts.
Access to wellbeing support
YourHalo is our 24/7 confidential support service, so you have someone to talk to whenever you need.
About MDDUS
We are a mutual, not-for-profit defence organisation founded by and for healthcare professionals. We are proud of our heritage and have been supporting our members since 1902.
Who?
Who?
We offer access to professionally trained advisers 24 hours a day – 365 days a year – and legal support and indemnity against claims of negligence.
What?
What?
We exist to support and protect healthcare professionals throughout their career.
Why?
Why?
MDDUS was established in 1902 by a group of doctors and dentists concerned by an increasing number of clinical negligence cases being pursued in the courts. We now support over 65,000 members practising in the UK.-
Do I need MDDUS membership if I already have NHS indemnity?
- Yes. NHS indemnity does not provide assistance with medico-legal issues, such as complaints to the GMC, disciplinaries and criminal proceedings relating to clinical practice. Some work also falls outside the scope of NHS indemnity, for example, cremation forms and medical reports undertaken as part of NHS placements.
MDDUS membership ensures you are fully protected.
- Yes. NHS indemnity does not provide assistance with medico-legal issues, such as complaints to the GMC, disciplinaries and criminal proceedings relating to clinical practice. Some work also falls outside the scope of NHS indemnity, for example, cremation forms and medical reports undertaken as part of NHS placements.
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How much would I be indemnified for?
- MDDUS membership provides unlimited indemnity. We will not decline to assist a member purely because of cost.
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What is a mutual organisation?
- MDDUS is a mutual organisation, meaning that we are wholly owned by our members. We have no shareholders and pay no dividends, so we can prioritise protecting, supporting and safeguarding the interests of our membership.