Every death during a fitness to practise investigation is one too many
MDDUS responds to the GDC’s report on dental professionals who have died while FtP concerns were investigated.
Articles of Association
New Articles of Association for MDDUS were agreed by the members at the Annual General Meeting on 20 September 2024.
Doctors' body responds to GMC report that discrimination in medicine is ‘persistent and pernicious’
Dr Naeem Nazem, head of medical at MDDUS, said: “Our own research shines a light on the harsh reality of working life for many doctors, particularly those who qualified overseas and now work in the NHS."
New Sexual Harassment Duty – Worker protection
(amendment of Equality act 2010) effective 26 October
MDDUS makes new Director appointments following AGM
New appointees extend the strength and experience of the Board
MDDUS successfully defends £2.7m clinical negligence claim against emergency surgeon
MDDUS Director of Professional Services and General Counsel, Emma Parfitt said: “This case provides a clear reference point for medical defence, setting a precedent that will be referenced for years to come."
Royal Award recognises MDDUS’ exceptional workplace training
Dr Naeem Nazem, head of medical at MDDUS, said: "By investing in our colleagues, we’ve developed an expert team ready to provide advice to our growing membership."
Streeting's zero-tolerance stance on racism against NHS staff is 'entirely accurate', says MDDUS
MDDUS Chief Executive, Chris Kenny, said: "This commitment to zero-tolerance directly addresses one of the five key asks for the new government we published last month."
MDDUS condemns 'appalling' racist and Islamophobic attacks on healthcare workers
MDDUS Chief Executive, Chris Kenny, said: "There is no excuse or justification for what has been happening on our streets. All healthcare workers deserve to go to work in safety and without fear of abuse or attack."
MDDUS calls for clinical negligence reform
Dr John Holden, Chief Medical Officer at MDDUS, responds to the NHS Resolution Annual Report for 2023/24