Concern over Covid-19 backlog as one in three dentists report being unable to clear backlog of patients
One in three dentists are struggling to clear the backlog of patients caused by the pandemic, the findings of a new MDDUS survey reveal.
MDDUS comments on RCGP report into ‘mass exodus’ of GPs
MDDUS Head of Medical Division Naeem Nazem comments on the RCGP report and calls for greater support for GPs.
Dental teams urged to act on suspected eating disorders
THE Oral Health Foundation has highlighted the vital role dentists can play in identifying and acting on early signs of eating disorders.
Surgeons see "light at the end of the tunnel" on long waiting times
THE number of patients waiting more than two years for hospital treatment in England fell by nearly half between January and April 2022, according to data published by NHS England.
MDDUS comments on BMA’s report on racism in medicine
The British Medical Association has published a report which finds that doctors of ethnic minority backgrounds face persistent and intolerable levels of racism
Fit note powers extended to more health professionals
THE power to sign fit notes is being extended to more health professionals in a bid to ease GP workloads, the government has announced.
MDDUS free membership and support for retired doctors extended until September 2022
MDDUS has once again extended its offer of free membership to retired doctors who return to work during the pandemic.
MDDUS marks Pride month
MDDUS will take part for the first time in one of the UK’s largest Pride marches to demonstrate its support for LGBT members, customers, colleagues and the community.
MDDUS comments on BMJ article into violence against GPs
MDDUS CEO Chris Kenny responds to report showing violent incidents in UK general practices has doubled in the last five years.
Working without professional registration
Renewing registration with your professional healthcare regulator is no trivial matter – without it you may be unable legally to do your job.