We’re on your side – on good days and in tough times
The challenges facing primary care are leaving GPs feeling vulnerable, which is why professional indemnity cover provides peace of mind during your working life.
Relied on since 1902, we’ll provide you with reassurance and peace of mind throughout your career with tailored GP indemnity cover.
We're on your side
MDDUS indemnity cover for professionals in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man helps you to feel safe and work with confidence.
Our professional support team can provide advice and guidance to mitigate the risk of patient complaints before they occur.
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Benefits of medical indemnity membership
Our professional GP indemnity cover lets you practice with confidence through expert guidance and advice. Here’s why GPs trust MDDUS:
Defence
Discretionary indemnity to protect you financially when facing a clinical negligence claim.
GP 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. Learn more.
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. Learn more.
Wellbeing support
HA | Wisdom Wellbeing is our 24/7 confidential support service, so you have someone to talk to whenever you need. Learn more.
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Membership includes medical indemnity cover in Scotland and the rest of the UK:
Medico-legal report writing
Travel medicine
Health reports and medicals
Optional GP indemnity benefits
Tailor your professional indemnity cover in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Private GP sessions
Including online consultations
Minor cosmetic procedures
Forensic / police physician work
Sports medicine
Hospice / palliative care
Humanitarian cover
Exclusive course offer for MDDUS members
We’ve partnered to offer Teach the Teacher, a live online course that helps clinicians strengthen their teaching approach, deliver meaningful feedback, and generate portfolio-ready evidence for appraisal and revalidation.
MDDUS members receive a £25 discount on the course fee. Enter promo code MDDUS25 when booking your place.
Please note that this course is provided by an external partner and is not delivered by MDDUS.
GP Partners
MDDUS provides specialised medical indemnity for GP partners, protecting you and your practice in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Vicarious liability
You can be held legally responsible for the acts or omissions of your staff, under vicarious liability.
MDDUS membership provides indemnity for your vicarious liability as a practice partner.
GP practice scheme
If there is more than one partner in your practice, you will be jointly liable.
By having all practice partners covered with MDDUS professional indemnity, as part of our GP Practice Scheme, we can handle vicarious liability claims on behalf of the partnership more efficiently and effectively.
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 70,000 members practising in the UK.Get a quote for medical indemnity in Scotland and the rest of the UK
If you’re a GPST looking for professional indemnity in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, you can find a bespoke quote today. Fill out a simple form and get your quote within minutes.
Start your quote hereFAQs about indemnity cover in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man
Click for answers to commonly asked questions regarding GP membership of MDDUS for those practicing in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
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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.