We’re on your side – on good days and in tough times
Whether you are taking an FY3, or an IMG gaining NHS experience, our empathetic and expert team are here to help and support you.
MDDUS membership goes beyond NHS indemnity to provide reassurance and peace of mind throughout your career.
We provide defence, protection and support where NHS indemnity won’t.
Support for you
Our doctor-for-doctor approach means that we have an understanding of your role and the challenges you face.
If you face a complaint or GMC investigation, you’ll receive support and representation from leading medico-legal experts.
Join or renew from only £83*
Get an accurate quote by selecting Senior House Officer (SHO) as your grade.
*Indicative subscription fee, based on a standard membership. Subject to individual coverage requirements and risk profile.
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Apply nowBenefits of membership
Your membership package includes all of the below services as standard.
Defence
Discretionary indemnity to protect you financially when facing a clinical negligence claim not covered by NHS indemnity.
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.FAQs
Click for answers to commonly asked questions regarding membership of MDDUS for SHO, Trust Grade and Clinical Fellow doctors.
Open FAQs-
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.