We’re on your side – on good days and in tough times
NHS indemnity only goes so far. As a specialty trainee, MDDUS has you covered.
MDDUS membership provides assistance with areas not covered by NHS indemnity, such as GMC investigations and disciplinaries.
Support for you
Our doctor-for-doctor approach means that we have an understanding of your role 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 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.FAQs
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