Affiliate membership

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We're inviting all GPSTs working in England to take advantage of our free affiliate membership.

Affiliate members will enjoy great member benefits such as:

Affiliate membership does not include indemnity for claims or medico-legal advice. Where this is not provided by the state, it will be arranged by your Local Education and Training Board (LETB) with another provider. You can contact your LETB for more information.

Apply for GPST affiliate membership today

 

 

Completing your GP training? Save on your membership

 

 

If you're moving into your GPST3 year and would like to take advantage of the 70% discount for your membership renewal next year as a first year qualified GP, simply register via the link below and a member of our team will contact you closer to the time. One less thing to worry about.

Register for your 70% discount off your membership next year

 

 

Not working in England?

For GPSTs working outside England, you continue to have access to standard MDU membership, which includes indemnity for claims and medico-legal advice, in addition to the valuable benefits above and you will pay the relevant subscription rate.

If you're not yet a member, apply online today.

FAQs

What is affiliate membership?

Affiliate membership is a new form of MDU membership designed specifically for GPSTs working in England. If offers a valuable package of benefits, excluding indemnity for claims/medico-legal advice, and is free.

Who can become an affiliate member of the MDU?

Any GPST working/training in England can have affiliate membership.

If you are currently part of a deanery scheme with the MDU you will automatically be moved onto affiliate membership from 6 August 2021. You don't need to do anything.

If you are a GPST working in England who isn't currently on a deanery scheme, please complete this short survey and we will invite you to move onto affiliate membership.

What if I'm not working as a GPST anymore?

Please let our membership team know what you are doing so we can discuss your indemnity needs and explore suitable membership options to suit you.

Are affiliate members indemnified for claims/medico-legal advice?

No. Affiliate members do not receive indemnity for claims/medico-legal advice and will need to speak to their LETB to find out who their claims provider is and how to report a claim to them/seek medico-legal advice.

If I am an MDU affiliate member, but also have claims support with another provider through my LETB, does that mean I am dual indemnified?

No. This is because MDU affiliate membership does not include indemnity for claims.

Can I have MDU indemnity for claims included in my affiliate membership?

No, affiliate membership is free and does not include indemnity for claims.

When can I have full MDU membership?

Once your training is complete and you are about to move into your first GP role, we will send your renewal documents for your first year as a GP. Don't forget to update us with your CCT date and what you will be doing for your first post.

Does this include cover for GMC referrals, criminal investigations,good samaritans act etc?

No. Affiliate members do not receive indemnity for claims or medico-legal advice and will need to speak to their LETB to find out who their claims provider is and how to report a claim to them/seek medico-legal advice.

If I don't want affiliate membership, how do I cancel?

If you don't want to take advantage of free affiliate membership, simply contact our membership team to let them know.

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