MDDUS welcomes NHS England change of heart on decision to end the NHS Practitioner Health service
Dr Naeem Nazem, head of medical at MDDUS, said: “While the initial decision to cut this lifeline service was a misstep by NHS England, we welcome their change of heart."
MDDUS responds to research showing thousands of doctors considering leaving the UK
Chris Kenny, chief executive of MDDUS said, "The GMC's findings reflect our own research which found most doctors in the UK were suffering from moral distress due to the challenges faced by the NHS"
MDDUS announces appointment of new head of dental
Rachael Bell takes up the post of head of dental from today, 2 April 2024
The GDC must ‘act quickly’ to address the way untested allegations against dentists are investigated, says MDDUS
Rachael Bell, interim head of dental said: "The GDC must embed change and address both delays and the way that untested allegations are reported on.”
Short notice change for GPs in Northern Ireland 'deplorable', says MDDUS
Chris Kenny, chief executive of MDDUS said: “I am pleased to say that MDDUS will allow its GP members in Northern Ireland a period of grace up to 30 June this year to make the necessary arrangements, backdating cover to 1 April.”
MDDUS comments on historic apology from GMC
This apology is an important step in addressing past injustices. We stand in solidarity with all doctors affected by these historical actions.
MDDUS responds to GDC proposal for remote hearings
Rachael Bell, interim head of dental said: "The GDC's effort to manage resources must not come at the cost of fairness."
MDDUS writes to GDC urging reconsideration of “unlawful guidance” following high court ruling
MDDUS has written to the General Dental Council urging it to reconsider its attempt to sideline a High Court ruling that a double jeopardy aspect of professional conduct sanctions is wrong and unfair.
Most UK doctors experiencing moral distress, survey shows
Nearly four out of five family doctors are experiencing moral distress while caring for their patients.
GPs report escalating wave of verbal abuse from patients
An alarming 85% of family doctors have reported receiving verbal abuse from patients within the last 12 months.