Coronavirus news and updates for UK healthcare professionals

Medical defence specialist MDDUS extends free Covid indemnity support for retired doctors

MDDUS has announced an extension in our free membership for retired doctors returning to work in the pandemic, in recognition of the impact of the second wave of Covid-19

• 21 January 2021
• Press release

MDDUS support during the Covid-19 immunisation rollout

MDDUS has published general principles for members involved in the Covid-19 vaccination programme, providing reassurance of access to advice, support and indemnity.

• 18 January 2021
• MDDUS Update

Supplementary advice for GDC decision makers on factors specific to Covid-19

The General Dental Council has published advice on its website to support decision makers in considering factors relating to the impact of Covid-19.

• 14 January 2021
• News

Regulators' joint statement and supplementary advice

MDDUS welcomes the GDC’s acknowledgement that the broad range of Covid-related challenges should be considered formally during any investigations.

• 14 January 2021
• MDDUS Update

Health and social care regulators renew pledge to regulate in light of Covid-19

Health and social care regulators have re-issued a joint statement in relation to how they have and will continue to regulate in light of COVID-19.

• 14 January 2021
• News

Update on CQC's regulatory approach

The Care Quality Commission has provided an update on its regulatory approach in response to Covid-19.

• 13 January 2021
• News

Making decisions around care - a message from Dame Clare Marx

A message of support from Dame Clare Marx, Chair of the General Medical Council, to all healthcare workers on making decisions around care.

• 11 January 2021
• News

New ethical guidance for frontline staff during pandemic

Patients should be given the same access to care regardless of whether they have Covid-19, according to new ethical guidance.

• 07 January 2021
• News

Pregnant women advised against Covid-19 vaccine

Pregnant or breast-feeding women advised not to take the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

• 22 December 2020
• News

BMA survey reflects winter fears

Nine out of 10 doctors said they felt uneasy that they could not provide the standard of care they wanted during the pandemic.

• 22 December 2020
• News