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.
MDDUS urges MSPs to support GPs under pressure
MDDUS Chief Executive, Chris Kenny, hosted a Parliamentary reception at Holyrood last week and spoke about our recent member survey.
Alarming rise in UK obesity rates
AN estimated 21 million UK adults (36 per cent) will be obese by 2040, leading to wide ranging potential health effects including increased cancer risk, according to analysis by Cancer Research UK.
RCPCH publishes guidance in response to spike in acute hepatitis among children
A NEW clinical framework for the investigation, monitoring, transfer and management of children with novel non-A-E acute hepatitis has been published by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Help shape the future of Good medical practice
MDDUS is hosting a GMC-led webinar for members as part of public consultation on updating the guidance, Good medical practice.